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Term

indicator

Term

Observed value representative of a phenomenon to study. In general, indicators quantify information by aggregating different and multiple data. The resulting information is therefore synthesised. In short, indicators simplify information that can help to reveal complex phenomena.

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EEA Glossary

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Definition source publication

European Commission.

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Definition source URL

http://europa.eu.int/comm/dg06/publi/landscape/gloss.htm

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Organisation full name

European Commission

Subjects

ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS

Long definition

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