Rodiklis

Rodiklis is a Lithuanian term used for a device, parameter, or signal that shows a value or state of a system. The word stems from the verb rodyti, meaning “to show,” with the agentive suffix -iklis, which designates a device or instrument.

In everyday use, rodiklis refers to any indicator or gauge that reveals information about a process or condition. This includes physical instruments such as gauges, meters, thermometers, pressure scales, and the indicator lights (LEDs) on dashboards or control panels. Rodikliai provide quick, at-a-glance information about performance, status, or safety.

In data analysis and research, rodiklis can denote an indicator variable or index that summarizes information about a broader phenomenon. For example, economic or social contexts may rely on rodikliai to capture trends or conditions with a single value or score. Such indicators help compare performance across time or groups and support decision making.

In engineering and technology, a rodiklis can be a status signal within a system—an audible alarm, a blinking light, or a digital readout that alerts users to a fault, a threshold crossing, or operational state.

Etymologically, rodiklis reflects the core idea of showing or signaling information. It is a flexible term used across science, engineering, and everyday language to describe anything that communicates a value or state to the observer.