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

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Recent Examples of indicator The canary page being down could be a good indicator to check the transparency report for more information. PC Magazine, 20 May 2025 So the morning of day one is always a big indicator. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 May 2025 Trump and Republicans will face two major electoral tests later this year in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races, which will be key indicators of their popularity ahead of the 2026 midterms. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025 This week, investor attention turns to Target (TGT) and key macro indicators, including the Fed’s latest meeting minutes and some housing market data. Catherine Baab, Quartz, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for indicator
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Noun
  • But other than David Carle (who stayed at the University of Denver) and Mike Sullivan (who was a lock to go to the New York Rangers), who would have moved the needle?
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 May 2025
  • More musical moments and needle drops in Season 2 will include Taylor Swift, as well as songs from Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams, Clairo, Sharon Van Etten, St. Vincent, Bleachers and The Last Dinner Party.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • The index advanced for 16 months consecutively from August 2020 to December 2021.
    Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • The university’s index of consumer sentiment is down almost 30% since January.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • Wall Street’s fear gauge, the CBOE Volatility Index, surged more than 15%.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
  • In the most classic format, the gauge readout mimics an analog speedometer and tachometer, with fuel level and coolant temp readouts alongside any active cruise control modes, warning lights and other critical driver info.
    Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

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“Indicator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicator. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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