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indicator

[in-di-key-ter] / ˈɪn dɪˌkeɪ tər /


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The McClellan Oscillator, an indicator developed by McClellan’s parents, is the final criteria necessary to determine whether the Omen triggered or not.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

They’re peppy and fruity … and a glaring recession indicator.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

A reliable indicator of economic health is real disposable income, which tracks how much extra money people actually have after essentials are paid for.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

Well’s Fargo’s sentiment indicator reached 1.4 in August, its most since January 2018.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Frequent changes of shape in a child’s dæmon, and a wide variety of forms to assume, were a good indicator of intelligence and curiosity.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

Tracking both alongside established climate indicators could help scientists determine how slow environmental changes affect human biology over periods of decades.

From Science Daily Aug. 15, 2026

Economists expect to see weakness across most indicators, a result that could firm up expectations for more policy support.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Everyone wants to point out recession indicators, but in a time of economic turmoil, felt most acutely by young people earning less money, every dollar counts.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

Certain technical indicators are also suggesting that volatility could soon pick up again, Kramer said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Tats is counting floors aloud as they ping on the indicators above the elevator doors.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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