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- DictionaryIn·di·ca·tion/ˌindəˈkāSHən/
noun
- 1. a sign or piece of information that indicates something: "the visit was an indication of the improvement in relations between the countries"
noun. something that serves to indicate or suggest. “an indication of foul play” “ indications of strain” synonyms: indicant. see more. noun. (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure. “the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics” see more. noun.
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? An indication often comes in the form of something that someone says; a sign is usually something that happens or something that someone does.
OPAL W. /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃn/ [countable, uncountable] a remark or sign that shows that something is happening or what somebody is thinking or feeling. indication of something They gave no indication of how the work should be done. indication of doing something He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post. indication that…
4 days ago · An indication is a sign which suggests, for example, what people are thinking or feeling . All the indications are that we are going to receive reasonable support from abroad. He gave no indication that he was ready to compromise. Synonyms: sign, mark, evidence, warning More Synonyms of indication. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
to point out or point to; direct attention to: to indicate a place on a map. to show, as by measuring or recording; make known: The thermometer indicates air temperature. Synonyms: record, reveal, register. to state or express, especially briefly or in a general way; signal: He indicated his disapproval but did not go into detail. Medicine/Medical.
indication. ( ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən) n. 1. something that serves to indicate or suggest; sign: an indication of foul play. 2. the degree or quantity represented on a measuring instrument or device. 3. the action of indicating. 4. something that is indicated as advisable, necessary, or expedient.
: something (such as a sign or signal) that points out or shows something. [noncount] She gave no indication that she was angry. = She gave no indication [= hint] of her anger. There is some indication [= suggestion] that the economy is recovering. [count] Her evaluation will give me a good indication of where I stand in the class.
