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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.

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

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Data-center developer Applied Digital gave an early indication of trends with its earnings report Wednesday, signaling strong demand for AI computing capacity.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Another analysis of U.S. job postings by researchers at the Federal Reserve Board found no indication that job postings had fallen for industries or companies using more AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

It’s yet another indication that the allure of AI-created content for paying customers has been vastly overestimated.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

An insider buy can also be viewed as an indication that the purchaser sees shares as undervalued at current levels.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

But even then, the memory gave no indication to which realm Gingersnipes belonged!

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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