Indication

/ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a sign or piece of information that indicates something.

The dark clouds are an indication that a storm is coming.

a reason or basis for doing something.

She showed no indication of wanting to leave the party early.

a suggestion or signal that something may happen.

The rise in sales is an indication of improved consumer confidence.

a symptom or warning sign of a condition.

The patient's fever was an indication of an underlying infection.

an indication that specifies the purpose of a medication or treatment.

The primary indication for this drug is the treatment of high blood pressure.

From late Latin indicatio, from Latin indicare 'to point out'.

indication of interest

A sign that someone is interested in something.

clear indication

An unmistakable sign or evidence.

indication of intent

A signal that shows what someone intends to do.

indicate

To show, point out, or make known.

indicative

Serving as a sign or indication of something.

indicator

A device or gauge that provides information about a system.

A hint or suggestion.

That was a subtle indication that he liked her.

To drop a hint about something.

She gave me an indication that we should leave early.