indication
Americannoun
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anything serving to indicate or point out, as a sign or token.
- Synonyms:
- portent, intimation, hint
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Medicine/Medical. a special symptom or the like that points out a suitable remedy or treatment or shows the presence of a disease.
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an act of indicating.
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the degree marked by an instrument.
noun
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something that serves to indicate or suggest; sign
an indication of foul play
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the degree or quantity represented on a measuring instrument or device
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the action of indicating
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something that is indicated as advisable, necessary, or expedient
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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This was an indication that many investors believe its official NAV is inflated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
“This particular year is as clear an indication of the influence of climate change as anything we’ve seen,” said Peter Gleick, a leading water scientist and co-founder of the Pacific Institute.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The budget will also give some indication of what the “DoD wants to fund,” wrote Capital Alpha Partners analyst Byron Callan on Sunday.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
“There’s just no indication that demand for memory or storage is going down,” Moore said, citing conversations with industry insiders.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
On my way, I was learning, was the product of Barack’s eternal optimism, an indication of his eagerness to be home that did nothing to signify when he would actually arrive.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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