Definition

Noun: A gauge or display on a vehicle's dashboard that shows the current amount of fuel in the vehicle's tank. It is a device that provides a visual indication, often via a needle on a dial or a digital readout, of how much fuel is left.

Usage

The term "fuel indicator" is used to refer specifically to the instrument that displays fuel level. It is a standard component in motor vehicles. - I checked the fuel indicator and saw that the tank was almost empty. - The fuel indicator on my car is not working correctly; it always shows full.

Advanced Usage

• "to watch the fuel indicator": To monitor the fuel gauge closely, often when fuel is low or during a long journey.
  • On this remote road, you should watch the fuel indicator carefully.
• "according to the fuel indicator": As shown or reported by the fuel gauge.
  • According to the fuel indicator, we have enough fuel to reach the next town.

Variants and Related Words

• Fuel gauge (n): A more common synonym for "fuel indicator."
• Fuel level sensor (n): The electronic component that measures the amount of fuel and sends the data to the indicator/gauge.
• Dashboard (n): The panel in front of the driver where the fuel indicator and other instruments are located.

Synonyms

• Fuel gauge
• Gas gauge (primarily US English)

Notes

"Fuel indicator" is a compound noun. The core term being explained is the complete compound "fuel indicator," which functions as a single unit to name a specific instrument. It is not an idiom or phrasal verb.

Noun

1. an indicator of the amount of fuel remaining in a vehicle