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indicator vs leading indicator

leading indicator vs indicator

indicator and leading indicator both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
indicator Yes No No No
leading indicator Yes No No No
As nouns, leading indicator is a hyponym of indicator; that is, leading indicator is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than indicator:
  • indicator: 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
  • leading indicator: one of 11 indicators for different sections of the economy; used by the Department of Commerce to predict economic trends in the near future
indicator (noun) leading indicator (noun)
a device for showing the operating condition of some system one of 11 indicators for different sections of the economy; used by the Department of Commerce to predict economic trends in the near future
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 leading indicator

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