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A thermometer is an indicator of temperature.
What does Indicator mean?
An indicator is a sign that points to something.
Dictionary definition
A sign that shows a condition or change.
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Indicator in a sentence
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The light is an indicator that the machine is on.
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Attendance can be one indicator of student engagement.
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What does indicator mean?
Indicator means a sign that points to something.
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WordIndicator.
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MeaningIndicator means An indicator is a sign that points to something.
ExampleExample: A thermometer is an indicator of temperature.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · duh · kay · ter
- Strongest beat
- in
- Ending
- ter
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on in.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
guessUse when there is no clear sign.
uncertaintyUse when the condition is not clear.
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Word family
Indicator word family
Base word
indicator
noun
indicator
A sign that shows a condition or change.
verb
indicate
To show or point to something.
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An indicator is a sign that points to something.
Common mix-up
Indicator is not the same as guess. Indicator means an indicator is a sign that points to something.
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Read this model sentence: The light is an indicator that the machine is on. Clue words: that, light, machine. Underline clue words that show why indicator fits instead of guess. Now write one new sentence that shows indicator without using the word indicator. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show indicator?
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