C1 noun ニュートラル

indicator

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtə(r)/

A sign, signal, or piece of information that points to the state, level, or existence of something else. It is often used to describe a quantifiable measure or a physical device that shows a change in condition or performance.

例文

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1

High fuel consumption is usually a reliable indicator that your car engine needs a service.

High fuel consumption is usually a reliable indicator that your car engine needs a service.

2

The decline in indigenous bird populations serves as a critical indicator of environmental degradation.

The decline in indigenous bird populations serves as a critical indicator of environmental degradation.

3

The way he avoids eye contact is a pretty good indicator that he's lying.

The way he avoids eye contact is a pretty good indicator that he's lying.

語族

Adj
indicative
Adv
indicatively
名詞
indicator
Verb
indicate
関連
indication
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of your car's 'indicator' light—it's a specific tool that points (indicates) exactly where you are going.

クイックテスト

The unemployment rate is a major economic ______ that the government watches closely.

正解!

正解は: indicator

例文

1

High fuel consumption is usually a reliable indicator that your car engine needs a service.

everyday

High fuel consumption is usually a reliable indicator that your car engine needs a service.

2

The decline in indigenous bird populations serves as a critical indicator of environmental degradation.

formal

The decline in indigenous bird populations serves as a critical indicator of environmental degradation.

3

The way he avoids eye contact is a pretty good indicator that he's lying.

informal

The way he avoids eye contact is a pretty good indicator that he's lying.

4

Standardized test scores are frequently utilized as a primary indicator of academic achievement in longitudinal studies.

academic

Standardized test scores are frequently utilized as a primary indicator of academic achievement in longitudinal studies.

5

Our quarterly churn rate is the most important indicator of customer dissatisfaction.

business

Our quarterly churn rate is the most important indicator of customer dissatisfaction.

語族

Adj
indicative
Adv
indicatively
名詞
indicator
Verb
indicate
関連
indication

よく使う組み合わせ

leading indicator leading indicator
economic indicator economic indicator
performance indicator performance indicator
reliable indicator reliable indicator
visual indicator visual indicator

よく使うフレーズ

key performance indicator

key performance indicator

social indicator

social indicator

status indicator

status indicator

よく混同される語

indicator vs indication

An indication is a general hint or sign, whereas an indicator is a specific tool, device, or quantifiable measure.

📝

使い方のコツ

At a C1 level, prioritize using this word when discussing data, scientific results, or professional performance metrics. It implies a more formal and precise measurement than 'sign'.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'indication' when referring to a technical metric or a car's blinker; in these specific cases, 'indicator' is the correct term.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of your car's 'indicator' light—it's a specific tool that points (indicates) exactly where you are going.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'indicare', meaning 'to point out' or 'make known'.

文法パターン

Countable noun Often followed by the preposition 'of' Commonly used in plural form when discussing multiple metrics
🌍

文化的な背景

In British and Australian English, 'indicator' is the standard term for a vehicle's turn signal (blinker).

クイックテスト

The unemployment rate is a major economic ______ that the government watches closely.

正解!

正解は: indicator

関連単語

overhospence

C1

Describing a quality of being excessively or intrusively hospitable to the point of making a guest feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable. It implies that the host's efforts to be welcoming have crossed a boundary into being burdensome or stifling.

excelership

C1

Describing a state of superior leadership and technical mastery, particularly within a corporate or organizational structure. It characterizes individuals or actions that demonstrate both exceptional performance and the ability to guide others toward high-level goals.

homosophful

C1

Describing a state of possessing shared wisdom or having a mindset that aligns with universal human understanding. It is often used to characterize individuals or groups that exhibit profound, common-sense insight or an intellectual harmony with their community.

abphotoion

C1

To remove or displace an ion from a molecular structure using concentrated light energy or radiation. It is a specialized term used in advanced physics and chemical engineering to describe the precise detachment of particles via photon interaction.

undertrudless

C1

To execute a series of tasks or navigate a complex system with a complete absence of resistance or friction. It implies bypassing the usual 'trudge' or difficulty associated with a process, often in a mechanical or systematic way.

prodentation

C1

Characterized by the forward projection or protrusion of teeth or tooth-like structures. It is a specialized term used primarily in anatomical, biological, or technical descriptions to indicate a feature that juts outward.

regratine

C1

Regratine refers to the historical trade practice of purchasing commodities, particularly food, at a market and reselling them in the same or a nearby market at an inflated price. It was traditionally considered a form of unethical profiteering or price manipulation in medieval and early modern economic systems.

prehabment

C1

The process of engaging in physical conditioning and strengthening exercises prior to a surgical procedure or a period of intense physical exertion. It is used to improve physiological resilience, reduce the risk of injury, and accelerate the subsequent recovery process.

anteregess

C1

A specialized term used primarily in academic and logical testing contexts to describe a preliminary stage of advancement or a forward-moving phase that precedes a primary event. It represents an initial step in a sequence that establishes the necessary conditions for further progress.

inclarive

C1

A noun referring to a rhetorical or logical construct that is intentionally broad yet lacks specific detail, often used to encompass various possibilities without committing to one. It describes a state where inclusion is prioritized over precision, leading to a calculated ambiguity.

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