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indicador — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bellwether noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
  • forefinger noun The finger next to the thumb; the index finger.
  • indicative adj Serving as a sign or suggestion of something.
  • indicator noun Something that shows or points to a condition, trend, or measurement.
  • measure verb To find the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.

Senses

indicador is used for these senses in English:

  • bellwether (figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
  • forefinger (human, _, anatomy) The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb.
  • indicative Serving as a sign, indication or suggestion of something.
  • measure A standard against which something can be judged; a criterion. [from 14th c.]

bellwether — full definition

  1. noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
  2. noun The leading sheep of a flock, which traditionally wore a bell around its neck.
  3. adjective Acting as an early indicator of a wider pattern.

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