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indicator

[in-di-key-ter] / ˈɪn dɪˌkeɪ tər /


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The snails, which feed on algae and are considered an indicator of healthy lakes and rivers, have been driven to extinction across England.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

At times, it may also serve as an important indicator of global liquidity flows.

From MarketWatch Sep. 7, 2026

Next week’s inflation data will also be a key indicator for any interest rate decisions by the Fed.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Industrial orders, an indicator of future business activity, rose 2.5 percent from a month earlier, statistics office Destatis said.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

In future days, the number of recruits trying to remain conscious against the back wall would be an accurate indicator of the deadly dullness of a given lecture.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

Popular risk indicators remained relatively contained, raising the risk that investors might be feeling complacent about all of these risks.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

To investigate potential harm, the researchers exposed cultured human blood cells to sucralose-6-acetate and examined indicators of genetic damage.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

Plus, encouraging economic indicators are doing little to lighten American consumers’ mood, and Deere introduces an AI assistant for farmers.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

The warning is based on an analysis of 12 key indicators including infant mortality, mental health, obesity, vaccine rates and asthma.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

I thought we were at a fairly high altitude most of the night, but it was hard to tell, one’s breathing, heartbeat, and energy-level being unreliable indicators, given the circumstances.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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