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

It was the latest setback for an offensive line besieged by them this season, and an indication that Herbert will remain the most hit and harassed quarterback in the league this season.

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Although sentiments were evenly split in those several dozen conversations, all indications suggest that Proposition 50 is headed toward passage Tuesday, possibly by a wide margin.

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He said there was no indication that the fire had been started intentionally, but added that he could not rule out an investigation into the cause.

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There is also no clear indication that opposition parties would benefit from snap elections.

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Yet, while conditions may not be as “stable” as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated this past week, there are indications the market’s foundation is much stronger than that of Marginal Way.

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Related Words

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