Meaning of indication in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

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1. Noun

   indication

   Definitions

   1. something that serves to indicate or suggest

   Examples

   • « an indication of foul play »
   • « indications of strain »
   • « symptoms are the prime indicants of disease »
2. 2. the act of indicating or pointing out by name
3. 3. (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure

   Examples

   • « the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics »

   Antonyms

   • contraindication
4. 4. something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary

   Examples

   • « there were indications that it was time to leave »
5. 5. a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument

   Examples

   • « he could not believe the meter reading »
   • « the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm »