indication

American  

[in-di-key-shuhn] / ˌɪn dɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

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.

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indication British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• reindication noun

Etymology

Origin of indication

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

Example Sentences

“Based upon the evidence presented to this office in relation to the video, there is no indication of a crime,” a spokesperson from the office of Jeanine Pirro, the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

He described Friday’s rally in gold as a “sideways move,” with no indications that the price will return to its record level seen at the end of last month.

From MarketWatch

There is little indication that Beijing or Moscow have been rushing military hardware to Iran ahead of a possible U.S. attack, analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yoon lashed the court's verdict as "difficult to accept" -- but did not give any indication as to whether he would appeal.

From Barron's

There was no indication that Obama relied on classified information when he gave the interview.

From BBC

Related Words

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