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indicator

In British English, the term "indicator" is commonly used to refer to the flashing turn signal on a car. In American English, people more frequently use the term "turn signal." When referring to signs or indices (like economic indicators), the word is often used in professional, academic, or financial contexts, though it remains clear and easy to understand for most speakers.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Sarah is at her desk while David is in a meeting.

David Smith

Is that flashing red indicator on the server still acting up?

Sarah

Yeah, it's been glitching all day. I'm totally burnt out.

💡

David is using 'indicator' to refer to a hardware status light on a server. Sarah responds using the slang 'glitching' (malfunctioning) and the idiom 'burnt out' (exhausted), reflecting her character's chronic overwork.

Meanings

noun

A thing that indicates a state or level of something; a sign, signal, or index.

"Economic growth is often seen as an indicator of a country's overall health."

noun

A device that provides a visual or auditory signal of the status of a machine or process.

"The low-fuel indicator on the dashboard began to blink."

noun

A flashing light on a vehicle used to signal an intention to turn.

"He forgot to use his indicator before pulling over to the curb."

noun

A substance that changes color in response to a chemical change, such as a change in pH.

"Phenolphthalein is commonly used as an acid-base indicator in titration experiments."

Related Words

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