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indication

[in-di-key-shuhn]

noun

  1. anything serving to indicate or point out, as a sign or token.

    Synonyms: , ,
  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

/ ˌɪԻɪˈɪʃə /

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
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Other Word Forms

  • reindication noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of indication1

First recorded in 1535–45, indication is from the Latin word Ի徱پō- (stem of Ի徱پō ). See indicate, -ion
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Selecting all-rounders Green and Webster weakens Australia's batting, and could be a subtle indication they are trying to have enough overs at their disposal to protect their old pacers.

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However, Mr Grossi said there is "no indication of a physical attack on the underground cascade hall containing part of the pilot fuel enrichment plant and the main fuel enrichment plant".

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Iran continued with some activities until 2009 - when Western powers revealed the construction of the Fordo underground enrichment facility - but after that there were "no credible indications" of weapons development, the agency concluded.

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Appearing at Westminster Magistrates Court on Friday, Williams was among three defendants who gave no indication of a plea at this stage.

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News of the Israeli strikes came just moments after the president left a picnic held for members of Congress at the White House, in which he gave no indication of anything happening.

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