indication

noun
UK: /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. A sign or piece of information that shows something exists or is likely to happen.

    1. The rising prices are an indication of inflation.
    2. The early economic indications suggest a recovery is underway and this is a welcome sign.

  2. A sign that someone needs or wants something.

    1. She gave no indication that she was unhappy.
    2. Despite the patient's clear indications of pain, the doctor remained dismissive of her concerns.

  3. A medical condition that shows a particular medicine or treatment should be used.

    1. The doctor said surgery had no medical indication.
    2. The main indication for this type of therapy is severe depression that hasn't responded to other treatments.

Synonyms

hint evidence signal mark sign

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "indication" in English means: A sign or piece of information that shows something exists or is likely to happen., A sign that someone needs or wants something., A medical condition that shows a particular medicine or treatment should be used..

The phonetic transcription of "indication" is /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "indication": hint, evidence, signal, mark, sign.

Example usage of "indication": "The rising prices are an indication of inflation.". More examples on the page.