Synonyms of indicator

indicator

noun

ˈin-də-ˌkā-tər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• needle
• index
• gauge
• hand
• pointer
• dial
• face

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indicator

Every check comes back with risk indicators and supporting evidence, so deciding what to do next doesn’t require much guesswork. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2026

Piles of unopened mail, losing track of cash or checks and complaining about not having enough money are indicators that elders may need someone to take over their finances, according to the Elder Care Alliance. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Of course, the number of reservations is a strong indicator of interest, but takes from food critics won’t come until around September 22, when the restaurant officially opens. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026

This group could be the most affected by inflation and other economic indicators. — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026