indication
/ɪndɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
/noun
1A sign or piece of information that indicates something: the visit was an indication of the improvement in relations between the countries...
- If the patient is unwilling to sign a written indication of this refusal, this too should be noted in writing.
- Well, later in the piece we get some indication of what our correspondent really thinks.
- That gives an indication of how informed they intend to be for the remainder of this debate.
Synonyms
sign, indicator, symptom, mark, manifestation, signal, demonstration, evidence, attestation, proof;
omen, augury, portent, warning, forewarning, pointer, guide, hint, clue
1.1A reading given by a gauge or meter.Red markings at the top of the gauge give an easy indication that water levels are too high....
- Hardiness zones are indications of the average minimum temperatures for different areas of the country.
- I ran a built-in test on the fuel gauge, and all indications were normal.
2A symptom that suggests certain medical treatment is necessary: heavy bleeding is a common indication for hysterectomy...
- Perhaps impaired glucose tolerance should be an indication for treatment.
- Prior intrauterine therapy is not an indication for an elective caesarean section.
- Failure to establish regular breathing in the first minute after birth is an indication for assisted ventilation.