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indicate
[in-di-keyt]
verb (used with object)
to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show.
His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture.
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.
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
(may take a clause as object) to be or give a sign or symptom of; imply
cold hands indicate a warm heart
to point out or show
(may take a clause as object) to state briefly; suggest
he indicated what his feelings were
(of instruments) to show a reading of
the speedometer indicated 50 miles per hour
(usually passive) to recommend or require
surgery seems to be indicated for this patient
Other Word Forms
- indicatable adjective
- indicatory adjective
- interindicate verb (used with object)
- reindicate verb (used with object)
- unindicated adjective
- well-indicated adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of indicate1
Example Sentences
The reduction in sea ice, together with the weakening of deep ocean circulation in the Southern Ocean, indicates that these systems are more vulnerable to rising temperatures than previously believed.
The stock is seeing a slight bump in Thursday morning action after a report indicated that SoftBank considered buying the U.S. chipmaker in what would have been a record deal.
It is also indicated to lower the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with obesity or overweight and established heart disease.
"Over the past weeks, we have observed an increase in the number of cases detected, both in wild and domestic birds, indicating a worsening situation," it said in a statement.
Management, like in 2024, indicated at least some of the growth deceleration would come from a more macroeconomic concern, not its own missteps.
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