plural indicators
1
: a sign that shows the condition or existence of something
Economic indicators suggest that prices will go up.
—often + ofThe size of the new building is an indicator of how much the company has grown.
Her expression is usually a good/reliable indicator of how she's feeling.
2
a
: a pointer or light that shows the state or condition of something
a control panel with various indicator lights
b
: a device that shows a measurement : gauge
an airspeed indicator
c
British
: turn signal
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“Indicator.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/indicator. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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