leading indicator
Noun
Meaning
one of 11 indicators for different sections of the economy; used by the Department of Commerce to predict economic trends in the near future
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early indicators
early indicator
flash estimate
headline indicator
key indicator
leading indicator index
leading indicator properties
major indicator
primary indicator
principal indicator
trend indicative
central aspect
crucial indicator
crucial sign
dominant indicator
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In the long run, your human capital is your main base of competition. Your leading indicator of where you're going to be 20 years from now is how well you're doing in your education system.
Traditionally, Young Republicans have been a leading indicator of the direction of the party.