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- Dictionaryindicate/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
verb
- 1. point out; show: "dotted lines indicate the text's margins" Similar
- 2. suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action: "treatment for shock may be indicated"
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to show or signal a direction or warning, or to make something clear: [ T ] These statistics might indicate quality problems.
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. Fewer examples.
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 indicate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. To show the way to or the direction of; point out: an arrow indicating north; indicated the right road by nodding toward it. 2. To serve as a sign, symptom, or token of; signify: "The cracking and booming of the ice indicate a change of temperature" (Henry David Thoreau). 3.
To indicate means to point something out or to present evidence. If you feel sick during a car trip, you can indicate this to the driver by groaning loudly or announcing "I'm going to be sick!" Scientists rely on data from experiments to indicate whether their theories are correct.
to state or express, especially briefly or in a general way; signal: He indicated his disapproval but did not go into detail. Medicine/Medical. (of symptoms) to point out (a particular remedy, treatment, etc.) as suitable or necessary. to show the presence of (a condition, infection, etc.). indicate. / ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt; -trɪ; ɪnˈdɪkətərɪ / verb.
