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in·di·ca·tion
\ˌində̇ˈkāshən, -dēˈ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle French, from Medieval Latin indication-, indicatio action of pointing out, from Latin, valuation, price, from indicatus (past participle of indicare to indicate) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the action of indicating
2.
a. : something (as a signal, sign, suggestion) that serves to indicate
< refusal to accept the gift was an indication of her displeasure >
< gave no indication that he heard me >
< an indication of what they could expect >
specifically : a symptom or particular circumstance that indicates the advisability or necessity of (as a specific medical treatment or procedure)
< postpartum hemorrhage is the chief indication for the use of ergot preparations and derivatives — C.H.Thienes >
b. : something that is indicated as advisable or necessary
< in case of collapse the immediate indication is artificial respiration — Journal American Medical Association >
3. : the degree indicated in a specific instance or at a specific time on a graduated physical instrument (as a thermometer) : reading
4. : suggestion (as by the use of conventionalized techniques or symbols) of architectural features (as in a drawing) rather than detailed representation of such features
< cross-hatching is used as an indication of brick > |