Indicator vs. Blinker — What's the Difference?

A thing that indicates the state or level of something

One that blinks, especially a light that blinks in order to convey a message or warning.

A gauge or meter of a specified kind

Blinkers See blinder.

A compound that changes colour at a specific pH value or in the presence of a particular substance, and can be used to monitor acidity, alkalinity, or the progress of a reaction

To put blinders on.

A pointer or an index.

Anything that blinks, such as the turn signal of an automobile.

An instrument used to monitor the operation or condition of an engine, furnace, electrical network, reservoir, or other physical system; a meter or gauge.

Eye shields attached to a hood for horses, to prevent them from seeing backwards and partially sideways.

The needle, dial, or other registering device on such an instrument.

Whatever obstructs sight or discernment.

(Chemistry) Any of various substances, such as litmus or phenolphthalein, that indicate the presence, absence, or concentration of another substance or the degree of reaction between two or more substances by means of a characteristic change, especially in color.

(rare) The eyelid.

(Ecology) An indicator species.

(slang) A black eye.

Any of various statistical values that together provide an indication of the condition or direction of the economy.

(cellular automata) In Conway's Game of Life, an arrangement of three cells in a row that switches between horizontal and vertical orientations in each generation.

A pointer or index that indicates something.

(transitive) To put blinkers on.

A meter or gauge.

One who, or that which, blinks.

The needle or dial on such a meter.

A blinder for horses; a flap of leather on a horse's bridle to prevent him from seeing objects as his side hence, whatever obstructs sight or discernment.

(chemistry) Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction.

A kind of goggles, used to protect the eyes form glare, etc.

(ecology) A plant or animal whose presence is indicative of some specific environment.

A light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages

(economics) A measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends.

A blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn

A turn signal; each of the flashing lights on each side of a vehicle which indicate a turn is being made to left or right, or a lane change etc.

Blind consisting of a leather eye-patch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side

A bird, the honeyguide.

Put blinders on (a horse)

One who, or that which, shows or points out; as, a fare indicator in a street car.

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

The part of an instrument by which an effect is indicated, as an index or pointer.

Any bird of the genus Indicator and allied genera. See Honey guide, under Honey.

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.

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

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