Synonyms of indicators

indicators

noun

plural of indicator

as in needles

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

• needles
• indexes
• gauges
• hands
• pointers
• dials
• faces

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indicators

Indicators that are more granular and data-rich; indicators that paint a much clearer picture of where the economy is at today. — Paddy Hirsch, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026

Typically, the effects of sanctions are described in terms of macroeconomic indicators, including rates of growth, inflation, and currency depreciation. — Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026

Traders gained access to sophisticated charting tools, studies, indicators, and other forms of technical analysis once largely confined to professional trading desks. — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026

Over the past year, the three strongest-performing technical indicators for Tesla, in order, have been MACD, DMI, and RSI. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

The Silver Medallion has become one of the awards season’s more dependable leading indicators, its honorees surfacing in the Oscar race with striking regularity. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Keep the same small set of observations rather than constantly adding new indicators, since more indicators rarely add clarity. — Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

How exactly climate change played a role in the flood remains to be seen, but there are many indicators pointing to human impacts on the climate being a major factor. — Thor Benson, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

Vinnie Carbone said there are many positive indicators for the future of Hartford. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026