Indicator and Rule

Indicator

Indicator noun - An arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information.

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Rule and indicator are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Indicator".

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

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Indicator and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Indicator" instead a noun "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

usual	usual indicator	usual rule
common	common indicator	common rule
specific	specific indicator	specific rule
direct	direct indicator	direct rule
Other adjectives: fast, single, harsh, obvious, simple, strong, actual, real, main, general, universal, final, imperial.

Rule of Three: Used as a sex indicator in the second movie, and the "Band camp" line in the first.

Source: Film / American Pie
The Rule of Cool dictates that there should be lots of buttons on the fancy starship or new mech, often paired with rows of unlabeled indicator lights.

Source: Billions of Buttons

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