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bellwether in Czech

bellwether in Czech is ovce vedoucí stádo, indikátor, barometr — bellwether means something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.

bellwether in Czech

ovce vedoucí stádo
noun
The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.
indikátor
noun
(figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
barometr
noun
(figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
předzvěst
noun
(figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
ukazovatel
noun
(figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.

What does "bellwether" mean?

  1. noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
    "Ohio has long been treated as a bellwether in presidential elections."
  2. noun The leading sheep of a flock, which traditionally wore a bell around its neck.
    "The bellwether ambled through the gate and the rest of the flock followed."
  3. adjective Acting as an early indicator of a wider pattern.
    "Analysts watch the bellwether stocks for signs of a downturn."
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bellwether in a sentence

  • Ohio has long been treated as a bellwether in presidential elections.
  • Housing starts are a bellwether for the wider economy.
  • The bellwether ambled through the gate and the rest of the flock followed.
  • Analysts watch the bellwether stocks for signs of a downturn.

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What is "bellwether" in Czech?

"bellwether" in Czech is ovce vedoucí stádo, indikátor, barometr. bellwether means: Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.

How do you use "bellwether" in a sentence?

Example: "Ohio has long been treated as a bellwether in presidential elections." In Czech, "bellwether" is ovce vedoucí stádo, indikátor, barometr.

Are there other ways to say "bellwether" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 5 translations listed for "bellwether": ovce vedoucí stádo, indikátor, barometr, předzvěst, ukazovatel.

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