Indicator vs Component - What's the difference?
indicator | component |
A pointer or index that indicates something.
A meter or gauge.
The needle or dial on such a meter.
(chemistry) Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction.
(ecology) A plant or animal whose presence is indicative of some specific environment.
(economics) A measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends.
(UK, Australia) A trafficator.
A bird, the honeyguide.
A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.
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Made up of smaller complete units in combination; as a component stereo.
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As nouns the difference between indicator and component
is that indicator is a pointer or index that indicates something while component is a smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.As an adjective component is
making up a larger whole; as a component word.indicator
English
(wikipedia indicator)Noun
(en noun)Synonyms
* blinker (informal), directional, directional signal, trafficator, turn indicator, turn signal (US)Derived terms
* economic indicator * key performance indicatorExternal links
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English
(wikipedia component)Noun
(en noun)Katie L. Burke
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