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indicateur

Definitions of indicateur
  1. noun
    a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
    synonyms: index
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    type of:
    donnée, fait
    a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened
  2. noun
    a device for showing the operating condition of some system
    synonyms: signaleur
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    types:
    curseur
    (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
    cadran
    the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
    niveau
    indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
    aiguille
    an indicator as on a dial
    aiguille
    a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
    type of:
    appareil, outil
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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