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indicator

noun

ˈin-də-ˌkā-tər

Definition of indicator

as in needle

an arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information you should refill when the indicator on the gas gauge shows that there's only a quarter of a tank left

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Recent Examples of indicator Another indicator of a secure website is a graphic of a closed lock located at the bottom of your screen. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 But surveillance indicators show that certain strains of influenza are rising fast. — Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026 The biggest indicator is that the retailers never responded to it. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Separately, Cboe also received SEC approval Tuesday to offer binary options tied to company-specific key performance indicators (KPIs). — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indicator

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Plus the Netflix binge model means buzzy hits can really move the needle only on subs and advertising revenue for a month or two.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
As our loyal readers know, there are few things online that move the needle as much as nature footage.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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Giving Americans $1,000 or $5,000 invested in a technology index is a straightforward idea; The source and use of the funds will likely be of great debate.

— Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
The indexes measure what transportation providers charged but do not show how much of the increase appeared in retail prices.

— Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026

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