Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For example, recipients saw improvements in how far they could walk in six minutes, as well as substantial decreases in a biological indictor used to measure inflammation and predict risk of serious cardiovascular events.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2024

The survey's measure of sales declined 8 points to +14 in May, the employment index fell 7 points to +4, and forward orders, a leading indictor of demand, fell to -5 in May.

From Reuters • Jun. 13, 2023

For Emre, that the Myers-Briggs indictor lacks scientific rigour almost misses the point.

From The Guardian • Sep. 15, 2018

Kids who are addicted to things often tell themselves, “I know I shouldn’t be doing this but I can’t stop,” which is a pretty clear indictor that they lack a sense of control.

From Scientific American • Feb. 13, 2018

It may be insufficient for indictment by a federal grand jury, which is the sole indictor under federal law.

From Time Magazine Archive