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indication

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/

Forms: indications

indication means: Something that shows that a situation exists or that something may happen.

noun

SIGN OF SOMETHINGB2

Something that shows that a situation exists or that something may happen.

  • Her smile was a good indication.
  • The empty shelves gave an indication of rising demand.
  • We found no indication that anyone had entered.

How to use it: indication of something (His smile was an indication of relief.); indication that… (There is no indication that prices will fall.)

Similar words: sign, signal, clue

Common phrases: an indication of something, early indication, clear indication, give an indication

TREATMENT REASONC2

A medical condition or sign that gives a reason to use a particular treatment.

  • The doctor checked the drug's approved indications.
  • Persistent pain can be an indication for further treatment.
  • There was no clinical indication for surgery.

How to use it: indication for something (Severe bleeding may be an indication for surgery.)

Opposites: contraindication

Common phrases: indication for surgery, approved indication, clinical indication

Questions about indication

What does indication mean?

Something that shows that a situation exists or that something may happen.

What is indication in other languages?

Türkçe: belirti · Español: indicio · Français: indice · Deutsch: Anzeichen · Italiano: indizio · 日本語: 兆候

How do you pronounce indication?

It is pronounced /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/.

How do you use indication in a sentence?

Her smile was a good indication. The empty shelves gave an indication of rising demand.

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