indication

[ in-di-key-shuhn ]

noun

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

   Synonyms: intimation, portent, hint

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

/ ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən /

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

Other Words From

• rein·di·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of indication¹

First recorded in 1535–45, indication is from the Latin word indicātiōn- (stem of indicātiō ). See indicate, -ion

Example Sentences

It appears the knife was shipped from the USA despite no indication it was being imported.

From BBC

But he did give an indication of what he expected that policy to be, citing the previous Trump administration’s decision to move the US embassy to Jerusalem and to recognise the occupied Golan Heights as Israeli territory – decisions as warmly welcomed by the Israeli right wing as they were categorically rejected by Palestinians.

From BBC

If its lega-sequel predecessors are any indication, “Gladiator II” could be bound for box-office success.

From Los Angeles Times

There is no indication from congressional debates that the 14th Amendment was intended to exclude immigrants—who are fully subject to U.S. law when present in the country—from birthright citizenship.

From Slate

A member of the clergy warned Mr Welby about Smyth in the 1980s, but the archbishop told the review this had been "vague" and "there was no indication given of the abuses which later came to light".

From BBC

Related Words

• explanation
• expression
• gesture
• hint
• implication
• inkling
• manifestation
• omen
• proof
• reminder
• sign
• signal
• suggestion
• symptom
• trace
• warning