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indicant

1 of 1noun
/ˈɪndɪkənt/
Forms:indicants
1

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

2

a term used to refer to or suggest something else

  • The high crime rate in the area was an indicant of the underlying social issues.
  • The strange behavior of the dog was an indicant that something was amiss in the house.
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