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indicate

[in-di-keyt]

verb (used with object)

indicated, indicating 
  1. to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show.

    His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture.

  2. to point out or point to; direct attention to.

    to indicate a place on a map.

  3. to show, as by measuring or recording; make known.

    The thermometer indicates air temperature.

    Synonyms: record, reveal, register
  4. to state or express, especially briefly or in a general way; signal.

    He indicated his disapproval but did not go into detail.

  5. Medicine/Medical.

    1. (of symptoms) to point out (a particular remedy, treatment, etc.) as suitable or necessary.

    2. to show the presence of (a condition, infection, etc.).



indicate

/ ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt, -trɪ, ɪnˈdɪkətərɪ /

verb

  1. (may take a clause as object) to be or give a sign or symptom of; imply

    cold hands indicate a warm heart

  2. to point out or show

  3. (may take a clause as object) to state briefly; suggest

    he indicated what his feelings were

  4. (of instruments) to show a reading of

    the speedometer indicated 50 miles per hour

  5. (usually passive) to recommend or require

    surgery seems to be indicated for this patient

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Other Word Forms

  • indicatable adjective
  • indicatory adjective
  • interindicate verb (used with object)
  • reindicate verb (used with object)
  • unindicated adjective
  • well-indicated adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of indicate1

First recorded in 1645–55; from Latin indicātus, past participle of indicāre “to point, make known,” equivalent to indic- (stem of index ) “pointer, marker, informer” + -ātus past participle suffix; index, -ate 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of indicate1

C17: from Latin indicāre to point out, from in- ² + dicāre to proclaim; compare index
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Example Sentences

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In this metric, a lower ratio indicates better profitability.

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