leading indicator
noun
Simple meaning
A phenomenon that is predictive of the overall level of economic activity.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlidɪˈŋɪndəkeɪtɚ
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Definition
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noun
economics
A phenomenon that is predictive of the overall level of economic activity, especially one for which reliable statistics are available; a leading economic indicator.
A phenomenon that generally occurs in advance of a more important phenomenon, aiding in its prediction.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A phenomenon that is predictive of the overall level of economic activity, especially one for which reliable statistics are available; a leading economic indicator.
Used this way, leading indicator is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in finance or economics and ethics or values contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Loyal and dependable
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Where it naturally appears
- Finance/economics
- Ethics/values
- Relationships
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