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indicator

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/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtər/ · in-di-ca-tor

A sign or piece of evidence that indicates something.

Meanings

nounformal

A sign or piece of evidence that indicates something.

ایک علامت یا ثبوت جو کچھ ظاہر کرتا ہے۔

اشاریہ

ishaariya

Synonyms

signsignalpointerنشانعلامتدلیل

Antonyms

confusionambiguityobscurityپراگندگیغیر وضاحتابہام

Common Collocations

  • economic indicator
  • traffic indicator
  • indicator species

Example Sentences

The economic indicator showed a rise in employment.

اقتصادی اشارہ نے روزگار میں اضافہ دکھایا۔

Iqtisaadi ishaara ne rozgaar mein izafa dikhaya.

The indicator on the dashboard helps monitor the car's performance.

ڈیش بورڈ پر اشارہ گاڑی کی کارکردگی کی نگرانی میں مدد کرتا ہے۔

Dashboard par ishaara gaari ki karkardagi ki nigrani mein madad karta hai.

A healthy lifestyle is a good indicator of well-being.

صحت مند طرز زندگی خوشحالی کی ایک اچھی علامت ہے۔

Sehat mand tarz-e-zindagi khushhali ki aik achi alamath hai.

Easily Confused With

indicator vs. indicator:While both can refer to signs pointing towards a conclusion, an 'indicator' often refers to a measurable variable, whereas the other 'indicator' could imply a broader sign in various contexts.

Word Family

indicate
verbاشارہ دینا
indication
nounاشارہ
indicative
adjectiveاشاری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an indicator as a sign that points you in the right direction.

Imagine a traffic light indicating which way to go.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "indicātor" — one who points out

First known use: 16th century

The word 'indicator' comes from the Latin term 'indicātor', which means 'one who points out'. Its use in English dates back to the 16th century, particularly in the context of scientific measurements and observations.