English dictionary
indication
nounPronunciation
ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument
noun
- something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary
noun
- something that serves to indicate or suggest
noun
- (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure
noun
- the act of indicating or pointing out by name
Example sentences
he could not believe the meter reading
the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm
there were indications that it was time to leave
an indication of foul play
indications of strain
symptoms are the prime indicants of disease
the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics