Indication - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word indication
Brit.  |ɪndɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word indication

noun

- something that serves to indicate or suggest
an indication of foul play
indications of strain
- the act of indicating or pointing out by name (syn: denotation)
- (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure
the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics
- something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary
there were indications that it was time to leave
- a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument (syn: reading)
the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm

Extra examples

Her evaluation will give me a good indication of where I stand in the class.

There were indications that he was thinking of changing jobs.

There is every indication that she will recover.

Dark green leaves are a good indication of healthy roots.

He gave no indication of his own feelings at all.

Could you give me some indication as to when I am likely to receive a reply?

Taking a career history along with you will be a clear indication that you are well organized.

Indications are that the situation hasn't improved much.

There is every indication (=there are very clear signs) that it is true.

The letter is a sure indication that she cares.

...Hitler's declaration of his belief in a “master race” was an indication of the inherent racism of the Nazi movement....

...the stock market crash was the first direful indication of the dark days to come...

...if the sparse crowds are any indication of the public's interest in the presidential candidate, then his reputation obviously foregoes him...

...if what's in the stores is any indication, shorter skirts are trendy again this year...

Word forms

noun
singular: indication
plural: indications
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