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- Dictionaryindication/ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃn/
noun
- 1. a sign or piece of information that indicates something: "the visit was an indication of the improvement in relations between the countries" Similar
- 2. a symptom that suggests certain medical treatment is necessary: "heavy bleeding is a common indication for hysterectomy"
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The meaning of INDICATION is something that serves to indicate. How to use indication in a sentence.
a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen: indication (that) There are few indications (that) the economy is on an upswing. indication of Helen's face gave no indication of what she was thinking. Synonyms. hint (INDIRECT STATEMENT) implication. imputation formal. innuendo. insinuation. intimation formal. suggestion.
noun. anything serving to indicate or point out, as a sign or token. Synonyms: intimation, portent, hint. Medicine/Medical. a special symptom or the like that points out a suitable remedy or treatment or shows the presence of a disease. an act of indicating. the degree marked by an instrument. indication. / ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən / noun.
An indication is a sign––it indicates, or suggests, some conclusion. The way you blush furiously when a certain someone talks to you is an indication that you have a crush on them. An indication is like a clue, or a suggestion, but it's not proof.
to show, point, or make clear in another way: Exploratory investigations have indicated large amounts of oil below the sea bed. [ + question word ] Please indicate which free gift you would like to receive. [ + (that) ] She indicated to me (that) she didn't want me to say anything. More examplesFewer examples.
An indication is a sign which suggests, for example, what people are thinking or feeling.
1. a. : to point out or point to. b. : to be a sign, symptom, or index of. the high fever indicates a serious condition. c. : to demonstrate or suggest the necessity or advisability of. indicated the need for a new school. the indicated treatment. 2. : to state or express briefly. indicated a desire to cooperate. Synonyms. bespeak. betoken. denote.
Definition of indication noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
indication (somewhat formal) a remark or sign that shows that something is happening or what someone is thinking or feeling: They gave no indication as to how the work should be done. sign or indication?
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