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indicator vs gnomon

gnomon vs indicator

indicator and gnomon both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
indicator Yes No No No
gnomon Yes No No No
As nouns, gnomon is a hyponym of indicator; that is, gnomon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than indicator:
  • indicator: a device for showing the operating condition of some system
  • gnomon: indicator provided by the stationary arm whose shadow indicates the time on the sundial
indicator (noun) gnomon (noun)
a device for showing the operating condition of some system indicator provided by the stationary arm whose shadow indicates the time on the sundial
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
a signal for attracting attention
(chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction
Difference between indicator and gnomon

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