SIGNIFICATORS Synonyms

• special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

• a visible symbol representing an abstract idea

• a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

• 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 mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself

• an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed

• the finger next to the thumb

• list in an index

• provide with an index

• adjust through indexation

• 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

• a clear appearance

• a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing

• an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit)

• expression without words

• a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)

• some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something

• a distinguishing symbol

• a writing implement for making a mark

• standing for something else

• a person who represents others

• an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose

• a member of the United States House of Representatives

• an item of information that is typical of a class or group

• serving to represent or typify

• being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives

• an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

• something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible

• an individual instance of a type of symbol

• something serving as a sign of something else

• a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines

• something of sentimental value

• insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)

• the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something