How to Use indicator in a Sentence

indicator

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  • Economic indicators suggest that prices will go up.
  • If done right, a layer of frost should start to form on the outside of the glass—a good indicator that its ready to drink.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 31 July 2023
  • This game should be a good indicator if that rest paid off.
    — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
  • This is the largest increase of a key indicator of the virus since December 2022.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 27 July 2023
  • One indicator is that the loaves should sound hollow when tapped.
    — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • The game in South Bend will serve as a nice indicator of where the Buckeyes truly stack up with their 2023 squad, and what there still is to work on.
    — Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2023
  • The filter was easy to clean, and the unit includes light indicators to show when the filter and tank need maintenance.
    — Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Although not against Olympic competition, the race could be an indicator of things to come in the next year.
    — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 9 May 2023
  • Sea surface temperatures are a vital indicator of the health of the world's oceans and the planet at large.
    — Li Cohen, CBS News, 14 July 2023
  • These are hardly indicators that peace is on the horizon.
    — NBC News, 27 Nov. 2023
  • In addition, there are new privacy indicators that show when the camera and mic are in use in the status area on the bottom right of the screen.
    — Umar Shakir, The Verge, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Our favorite feature is the weight indicator that’s built into the soft-touch handle, which turns red if your bag is above 48.5 pounds.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Take a tiny spoonful and check for funky or overly sour flavors, which are indicators of spoilage.
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
  • His late-season performance proved to be an early indicator of what was to come in the playoffs.
    — Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2023
  • The bottles mentioned are labeled with a price indicator, and most are under $100.
    — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2023
  • The proposal was the latest indicator of U.S. outreach on the issue.
    — Mathias Hammer, TIME, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Each burner has its own temperature knob and indicator light to remind users that the plate is hot.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2023
  • That’s a clear indicator of conditions ripe for arms races.
    — The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Since thirst is not a reliable indicator of fluid need, checking body weight is a good idea.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 27 July 2023
  • Therefore, don't take this recent rise as an indicator of better to come.
    — John S. Tobey, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2023
  • The best part is these moisture indicators last around three months before biodegrading into the soil.
    — Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The test identifies certain proteins in the blood that are indicators of preeclampsia.
    — Emily Nadal, Parents, 12 July 2023
  • For decades, one of the tastiest indicators of summer in Wisconsin has been the opening of drive-in hamburger and frozen custard stands for the season.
    — Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The earliest indicator of this inclination came in the spring of 2021.
    — Michael Mazza, National Review, 19 July 2023
  • The drive's status LED indicator is also visible through the hole.
    — PCMAG, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Activating the indicator light was easy to do and a helpful feature.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2023
  • This uptick is a clear indicator of the universal appeal of Latin rhythms and their global consumption.
    — Anto Dotcom, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Fuel moisture — how wet sticks, logs and grasses are on the landscape — is a better indicator of wildfire risk.
    — Evan Bush, NBC News, 24 May 2023
  • The indicator is currently sitting near a two-year high, at nearly 190%.
    — Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
  • If this was an indicator of how Torrey Pines will play under pressure situations the rest of the season, Rubacky feels good about his team’s chances.
    — Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2024

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