dial indicator

ˈdaɪəl ˈɪndɪkeɪtər

Definition

Definition of dial indicator - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

measuring tool

TECH.

gauge used to measure small distances or angles

TECH.

The machinist used a dial indicator to ensure precision in the part's dimensions..
A dial indicator is essential for accurate measurements.
He adjusted the dial indicator for better precision.

dial gauge

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of dial indicator

gauge used to measure small distances or angles

Expressions with dial

dial up

increase the intensity or level of something

The coach told the team to dial up their efforts.

dial back

reduce intensity, energy, or extreme actions in any situation

You should dial back your excitement a little.

dial in

join a conference call or meeting

He dialed in to the meeting from his office.

butt dial

accidental call made from a pocketed phone

I received a butt dial from him yesterday.

move the dial

make a measurable difference in a situation

The new strategy helped move the dial in sales.

shift the dial

make a significant change in a situation

The new policy will shift the dial on climate change.

Expressions with indicator

level indicator

sign or display that shows degree stage or progress of something

The progress bar acts as a level indicator for the download.

progress indicator

measurement that shows how far a task has advanced

Attendance rates are one progress indicator for the school improvement project.

temperature indicator

device or sign that shows how hot or cold something is

The refrigerator's temperature indicator shows that it is too warm.

visual indicator

visible sign that shows a condition event or fact

Smoke rising from the forest was a visual indicator of the fire.

warning indicator

signal that shows a problem or possible danger may be present

A red warning indicator lit up on the plane's control panel.

indicator lamp

light alerting to a system malfunction

The indicator lamp flashes when there's a system error.

tone indicator

notation or symbol showing the tone of an online message

He used a tone indicator to show he was joking.

direction indicator

light signaling a vehicle's turn direction

The car's direction indicator was flashing right.

turn indicator

light on a vehicle indicating a turn

The turn indicator blinked as the car prepared to turn left.

volume indicator increase

feature showing higher sound levels

The volume indicator increase means the music is getting louder.

Terms with dial indicator included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

needle

instrument

indicator on a gauge or dial

View all translations of dial indicator

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:comparateur, ...
German:Messuhr, ...
Italian:comparatore, ...
Spanish:reloj comparador, ...
Portuguese:relógio comparador, ...
Chinese:表盘指示器, ...
Japanese:ダイヤルゲージ, ...
Arabic:مِؤَشِّر قِياس, ...
Hebrew:מַחְוָן מִדִּידָה, ...
Russian:циферблатный индикатор, ...
Ukrainian:індикатор годинникового типу, ...
Hindi:डायल इंडिकेटर, ...
Bengali:ডায়াল ইন্ডিকেটর, ...
Catalan:indicador de quadrant, ...
Czech:číselníkový úchylkoměr, ...
Danish:måleur, ...
Dutch:schijfindicator, ...
Greek:δείκτης καντράν, ...
Hungarian:mérőóra, ...
Khmer:ឧបករណ៍វាស់បែបមុខនាឡិកា, ...
Korean:다이얼 게이지, ...
Persian:اندیکاتور صفحه‌ای, ...
Polish:wskaźnik tarczowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):relógio comparador, ...
Romanian:comparator, ...
Swedish:mätklocka, ...
Thai:เกจวัดระยะ, ...
Turkish:kadran göstergesi, ...
Vietnamese:đồng hồ so, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “d”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.