indication

noun

in·​di·​ca·​tion ˌin-də-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce indication (audio)
1
a
: something that serves to indicate
b
: something that is indicated as advisable or necessary
2
: the action of indicating
indicational adjective

Examples of indication in a Sentence

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.
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The Obamas have always been refreshingly open about both the joys and challenges of their relationship, but if this latest post is any indication, their partnership remains as strong as ever. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Jan. 2025 Past performance gives no indication of future results. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025 So far, all indications are that the Academy will hold on to its March 2 date for the Oscar ceremony. Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2025 However, with no indication of when the pause will be lifted, Folden believes Scruggs may be putting the public at risk. Keith Daniels, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for indication 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of indication was in the 15th century

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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indication. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

indication

noun
in·​di·​ca·​tion ˌin-də-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce indication (audio)
1
: the action of indicating
2
: something that indicates : sign, suggestion

Medical Definition

indication

noun
in·​di·​ca·​tion ˌin-də-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce indication (audio)
1
a
: a symptom or particular circumstance that indicates the advisability or necessity of a specific medical treatment or procedure
postpartum hemorrhage is the chief indication for the use of ergot preparations and derivativesC. H. Thienes
b
: something that is indicated as advisable or necessary
in case of collapse the immediate indication is artificial respirationThe Journal of the American Medical Association
2
: the degree indicated in a specific instance or at a specific time on a graduated physical instrument (as a thermometer)

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