Pointer and Indicator

noun

• A mark to indicate a direction or relation.
  • synonyms: arrow
• An indicator as on a dial.
• Computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions.
  • synonyms: cursor
• A strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game.
  • synonyms: Spanish pointer

• (n.) The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star.
• (n.) One who or that which, points.
• (n.) The hand of a timepiece.
• (n.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.
• (n.) One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen.

noun

• 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.
  • synonyms: index, index number, indicant
• A signal for attracting attention.
• A device for showing the operating condition of some system.
• 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. (.

• (n.) Any bird of the genus Indicator and allied genera. See Honey guide, under Honey.
• (n.) A pressure gauge; a water gauge, as for a steam boiler; an apparatus or instrument for showing the working of a machine or moving part.
• (n.) The part of an instrument by which an effect is indicated, as an index or pointer.
• (n.) A telltale connected with a hoisting machine, to show, at the surface, the position of the cage in the shaft of a mine, etc.
• (n.) An instrument which draws a diagram showing the varying pressure in the cylinder of an engine or pump at every point of the stroke. It consists of a small cylinder communicating with the engine cylinder and fitted with a piston which the varying pressure drives upward more or less against the resistance of a spring. A lever imparts motion to a pencil which traces the diagram on a card wrapped around a vertical drum which is turned back and forth by a string connected with the piston rod of the engine. See Indicator card (below).
• (n.) One who or that which, shows or points out; as, a fare indicator in a street car.
• (n.) That which indicates the condition of acidity, alkalinity or the deficiency, excess or sufficiency of a standard reagent, by causing an appearance, disappearance or change of color, as in titration or volumetric analysis.

(DoD) In intelligence usage, an item of information which reflects the intention or capability of an adversary to adopt or reject a course of action.

Indicator is used in the context of general equities. Technical or fundamental measurement that securities analysts use to forecast the market's direction, such as investment advisory sentiment, volume of stock trading, direction of interest rates, and buying or selling by corporate insiders.