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leading indicator

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun leading indicator has 1 sense
  1. leading indicator - one of 11 indicators for different sections of the economy; used by the Department of Commerce to predict economic trends in the near future
    --1 is a kind of
    index, index number, indicant, indicator

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Leading Indicator

Noun:

A statistical or economic variable that foretells future trends or changes in the economy.

Example sentence:

The housing market is often regarded as a leading indicator of the overall health of the economy.


Adjective:

Referring to or indicating something that precedes or shows early signs of a particular event or situation.

Example sentence:

An increase in consumer spending can be seen as a leading indicator of an improving economic climate.


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