Definition of indication

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Definition of indication

  • something that serves to indicate or suggest (noun)

    Examples

    1. an indication of foul play
    2. indications of strain

    Synonyms

    1. indicant
  • a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument (noun)

    Examples

    1. the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm

    Synonyms

    1. meter reading
    2. reading
  • the act of indicating or pointing out by name (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. denotation
  • (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure (noun)

    Examples

    1. the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics
  • something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary (noun)

    Examples

    1. there were indications that it was time to leave

See definition of indication in Merriam Webster