indicator
gb/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪtɚ/ us/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪtɚ/
B1
Inglés
~ 5800
mutató, indikátor, jel, jelző, kijelző, visszajelző, irányjelző, index, kémiai indikátor, indikátorfüggvény, indikátorváltozó
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
an indicator of [something]
Rising rental prices are a clear indicator of strong demand in the city.
A bérleti díjak emelkedése egyértelmű jele a városban tapasztalható erős keresletnek.
The test scores are a good indicator of how much the students have learned.
A teszteredmények jó mutatói annak, hogy mennyit tanultak a diákok.
Unemployment data is a key indicator of the country’s economic health.
Frequent delays can be an early indicator of deeper problems in the project.
Customer satisfaction is often used as an indicator of long‑term success.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
High prices are an indicator of high demand.
A magas árak a nagy kereslet jelei.
Your grade is an indicator of your progress in this class.
A jegyed jól mutatja, hogyan haladsz ebben a tárgyban.
The number of visitors is an important indicator for the museum.
Blood pressure is an indicator of heart health.
Sales numbers are an indicator of how the company is doing.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "indicator" and "indication". Use "indicator" mainly for a sign that can be used as a measure (often countable and systematic, e.g., "economic indicators"), and "indication" for a more general sign or hint. Learners also sometimes say "indicator for" instead of the more natural "indicator of".
Significado
Sign or measure of a condition
Colocaciones
key indicator
|reliable indicator
|economic indicators
|health indicators
|performance indicators
|strong indicator
Sinónimos
sign (More general and everyday; does not always suggest measurement or data the way "indicator" often does.)
|
measure (Emphasizes a numeric or quantitative way of showing level or amount.)
|
signal (Often used when the indicator is something that points to a future event or change.)
Antónimos
irrelevance (Refers to something that gives no useful information about the situation, the opposite of an informative indicator.)
Temas
business
|science
|statistics
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A sign, fact, or number that shows the level or situation of something.
Something that clearly shows, suggests, or measures the state, level, or trend of another thing.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
an indicator on [a device]
The battery indicator on my phone is down to five percent.
A telefonom töltöttségjelzője már csak öt százalékot mutat.
A red indicator light comes on when the engine overheats.
Piros visszajelző lámpa gyullad ki, ha túlmelegszik a motor.
The fuel indicator is broken, so we don’t know how much gas is left.
Check the level indicator before starting the machine.
The dashboard indicators lit up when he started the car.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The red indicator light means there is a problem.
A piros visszajelző lámpa azt jelenti, hogy probléma van.
The fuel indicator shows that the tank is almost empty.
Az üzemanyagszint-jelző azt mutatja, hogy a tank majdnem üres.
There is a small indicator on the screen that shows the Wi‑Fi signal.
Look at the temperature indicator before using the oven.
The level indicator tells you how much water is in the tank.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "indicator" for large screens or full information panels. In everyday English, "indicator" usually refers to small, simple elements (lights, symbols, needles) that show one piece of information, while a full screen is called a "display" or "monitor".
Significado
Display or gauge on a device
Colocaciones
indicator light
|battery indicator
|fuel indicator
|level indicator
|pressure indicator
|dashboard indicator
Sinónimos
gauge (Often used for round displays with a needle that shows a level, such as on vehicles or machines.)
|
display (More general; can refer to any screen or visual output, not just a simple indicator.)
Antónimos
control (A control changes how a device works, while an indicator only shows information without changing it.)
Temas
technology
|engineering
|transportation
Definición
A light or small part on a machine that shows information, like level or condition.
A light, pointer, or small display on a machine or device that shows a measurement, level, or status.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
3
irányjelző
B1
index
A2
Patrón de uso:
put on/turn on [your] indicator[s]
You should have used your indicator before changing lanes.
Sávváltás előtt használnod kellett volna az irányjelzőt.
His right indicator isn’t working, so other drivers can’t see when he turns.
Nem működik a jobb oldali irányjelzője, ezért a többi sofőr nem látja, mikor kanyarodik.
The car failed its test because one of the rear indicators was broken.
She forgot to cancel her indicator after finishing the turn.
He pushed the indicator stalk down to signal a left turn.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Always use your indicator before you turn.
Mindig használd az irányjelzőt, mielőtt kanyarodsz.
The left indicator on my car is broken.
Az autómon elromlott a bal oldali irányjelző.
Turn on your indicators when you leave the roundabout.
The front indicator light is very dim.
He turned without putting on his indicator.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes call this light a "blinker" or "turn signal" in British contexts. In the UK, "indicator" is the normal term. In North America, "turn signal" or "blinker" is more common than "indicator" for this sense.
Significado
Vehicle light showing a turn
Colocaciones
left indicator
|right indicator
|turn on your indicators
|indicator stalk
|faulty indicator
Sinónimos
turn signal (The usual term in American English; the meaning is the same.)
Temas
transportation
|daily life
Definición
In British English, the light on a car that blinks to show you will turn.
In British English, a flashing light on a vehicle that shows other drivers that it is going to turn or change lanes.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
4
indikátor
C1
Patrón de uso:
an indicator in [a solution/experiment]
We added a few drops of indicator to the solution to see whether it was acidic.
Néhány csepp indikátort adtunk az oldathoz, hogy megnézzük, savas-e.
Phenolphthalein is a common indicator used in titrations.
A fenolftalein gyakori indikátor, amelyet titrálásoknál használnak.
The indicator turned pink, showing that the endpoint had been reached.
Litmus paper acts as an indicator of acidity or alkalinity.
This indicator changes from yellow to blue at a pH of about 7.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
In this experiment, we use an indicator to show if the liquid is an acid.
Ebben a kísérletben indikátort használunk annak kimutatására, hogy a folyadék sav-e.
The indicator changes color when the solution is basic.
Az indikátor színt vált, amikor az oldat lúgos.
Litmus is a simple indicator for acids and bases.
The teacher added the indicator to the beaker.
The color of the indicator tells us the pH value.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse an "indicator" with any chemical in the experiment. An indicator is specifically the chemical that changes in a visible way to show something about the solution, such as its pH.
Significado
Chemical that shows a substance
Colocaciones
pH indicator
|acid-base indicator
|color indicator
|use an indicator
|litmus indicator
Sinónimos
reagent (A broader chemistry term for any substance used to cause a reaction or test; not all reagents are indicators.)
Temas
chemistry
|science
|education
Definición
A chemical that changes, usually in colour, to show if another substance is present or how strong it is.
A substance that changes colour or in another detectable way when it is in the presence of, or at a certain concentration of, another substance, especially an acid or base.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
5
Patrón de uso:
an indicator function/variable for [a set/event]
Let I(A) be the indicator of the event A.
Legyen I(A) az A esemény indikátora.
We include an indicator variable for each treatment group in the regression.
A regresszióban minden kezelési csoporthoz felveszünk egy indikátorváltozót.
The indicator function takes value 1 if x is in the set and 0 otherwise.
Each category is represented by an indicator in the model.
Define an indicator for whether the customer made a purchase.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
In this formula, the indicator is 1 when the event happens.
Ebben a képletben az indikátor értéke 1, ha az esemény bekövetkezik.
We add an indicator variable that is 1 for women and 0 for men.
Felveszünk egy indikátorváltozót, amely nők esetében 1, férfiak esetében 0.
The indicator function is 0 when x is not in the set.
Each group has its own indicator in the table.
Use an indicator variable to show if a student passed the test.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "indicator" here means a general sign, but in mathematics it has a very specific meaning: a 0/1 function or variable that marks membership or whether a condition holds.
Significado
Function that marks membership (0/1)
Colocaciones
indicator function
|indicator variable
|binary indicator
|indicator random variable
Sinónimos
dummy variable (Common in statistics and econometrics; often used for 0/1 variables in models, not always strictly a function.)
Temas
mathematics
|statistics
|computer science
|science
Definición
In mathematics, a function or number that is 1 if something is true and 0 if it is not true.
In mathematics and statistics, a function or variable that takes the value 1 when a given condition is satisfied and 0 when it is not.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
indicator
AFI
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Sílabas y acento
in - dic - at - or (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: indicator
- Plural: indicators
Familia de palabras
Forms
indicators
noun
Core family
indicate
verb B1
indication
noun B1
Related words
indicative
adjective
Expresiones
economic indicator
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ˈɪndɪkˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
Statistic showing economic health
A number or fact, like unemployment or inflation, that shows how a country’s economy is doing.
Ejemplos
- Unemployment is a major economic indicator that affects government policy.
- Inflation and GDP growth are important economic indicators.
- Recent economic indicators suggest that the economy is slowing down.
indicator species
1/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪtɚ spˈiʃiz/
fixed phrase
technical
Species that shows environmental quality
A type of plant or animal that shows, by where or how it lives, what the environment is like, for example how clean the water or air is.
Ejemplos
- Frogs are often used as an indicator species for freshwater ecosystem health.
- The decline of this lichen, an important indicator species, suggests rising air pollution.
- Scientists chose several indicator species to monitor changes in the forest.
key performance indicator
1/kˈi pɚfˈɔɹməns ˈɪndɪkˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Main measure of progress toward goals
A number or measure that shows how well a company, team, or project is doing compared to its goals.
Ejemplos
- Customer retention is one of our key performance indicators this year.
- The manager reviewed several key performance indicators to judge the project’s success.
- Revenue growth is a key performance indicator for the business.
lagging indicator
1/lˈæɡɪŋ ˈɪndɪkˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Measure that follows a trend
A measure that usually moves up or down only after the economy or system has already changed.
Ejemplos
- Unemployment is generally considered a lagging indicator of economic performance.
- Company profits are a lagging indicator compared to stock prices.
- They focused too much on lagging indicators and reacted to the crisis too late.
leading indicator
1/lˈidɪŋ ˈɪndɪkˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Measure that changes before a trend
A measure that usually moves up or down before the whole economy or system does, and can help predict future changes.
Ejemplos
- Housing starts are often seen as a leading indicator of economic activity.
- Consumer confidence is a key leading indicator for retail sales.
- Analysts watch several leading indicators to forecast a possible recession.
turn indicator
1/tˈɚn ˈɪndɪkˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
Vehicle light for turning
The light on a car that blinks to show other drivers that you will turn.
Ejemplos
- The front left turn indicator needs to be replaced.
- He switched on the turn indicator before pulling out to overtake.
- The mechanic found a loose wire in the rear turn indicator.