Der Indikator
Example: Der Indikator zeigt den aktuellen Stand der Temperatur an.
Definition
"Der Indikator" refers to a device or sign that shows or signals a specific condition or value, such as temperature. It serves as a measurable or visible pointer to the current state of a system or process.
Etymology
The word "der Indikator" comes from the Latin 'indicator,' meaning 'one who points out.' It entered German through scientific and technical language, where indicators have long been used to display measurements or statuses. Did you know that early indicators were often simple mechanical pointers?
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"Der Indikator" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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