indication

[in-di-key-shuhn]

noun

1. anything serving to indicate or point out, as a sign or token.

   Synonyms: portent, intimation, hint

2. Medicine/Medical.,  a special symptom or the like that points out a suitable remedy or treatment or shows the presence of a disease.

3. an act of indicating.

4. the degree marked by an instrument.

indication

/ ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• reindication noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of indication¹

First recorded in 1535–45, indication is from the Latin word indicātiōn- (stem of indicātiō ). See indicate, -ion

Example Sentences

The statement added there was "no indication" this was connected to Lyons' questions.

From BBC

Still, that film is a fascinating indication of where anime can go, and the endless possibilities the genre has when it merges with existing markets and properties.

From Salon

That’s an indication that, a decade after the country began its descent into right-wing autocracy, America’s culture is now as degraded as its democracy.

From Salon

While Google plays down the impact of LLMs on its search business, an indication of the affect came in May during testimony in an antitrust trial bought by the US Department of Justice against Google.

From BBC

Initial indications suggest the drones fired into Polish airspace last week were Gerbera 'decoy' drones rather than armed ones.

From BBC

Related Words

• explanation 
• expression 
• gesture 
• hint 
• implication 
• inkling 
• manifestation 
• omen 
• proof 
• reminder 
• sign 
• signal 
• suggestion 
• symptom 
• trace 
• warning