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

“The individual is believed to be Nathan Smith, pending official confirmation by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office,” police wrote, adding there was no indication of foul play.

From Los Angeles Times

It should be said Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing, and being named among the Epstein files is not an indication of wrongdoing.

From BBC

"Based on the investigation to date, there is no indication of foul play," police said, adding they will continue to examine what led to his death.

From BBC

In an indication of sharp swings in regional benchmark indexes, South Korea’s stock-market regulator briefly halted trading on the main exchange on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many software-company loans will mature in just a few years, and investors and analysts say there is little indication that AI is hurting the companies right now.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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