indicated
word · lemma: indicate
/ˈɪndəˌkeɪtəd/
IN-di-kay-did
/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪtɪd/
IN-di-kay-tid
Definition
Showed, pointed out, or made something clear. Often used when giving information, instructions, or signs.
Usage & Nuances
'Indicated' is formal and often used in written language, technical, legal, or reporting contexts. Common with data, instructions, or when referencing what someone said or showed. Not usually used in everyday conversation; 'showed' or 'said' is more casual.
Spanish: indicado - señaladoPortuguese (BR): indicado - sinalizadoPortuguese (PT): indicado - assinaladoChinese (Simplified): 指示 - 表明Chinese (Traditional): 指出 - 表示Hindi: संकेत किया गया - बताया गयाArabic: أشار - بيّنBengali: ইঙ্গিত দিয়েছে - দেখিয়েছে (আকারে)Russian: указал - показал - обозначилJapanese: 示した - 指摘したVietnamese: chỉ ra - cho thấyKorean: 지시했다 - 나타냈다Turkish: belirtti - gösterdiUrdu: اشارہ کیا - ظاہر کیاIndonesian: menunjukkan - mengindikasikan
Example Sentences
The sign indicated the way to the nearest hospital.
basic
The teacher indicated the correct answer on the board.
basic
He indicated that he was not interested in the offer.
basic
The data indicated a sharp rise in temperature last year.
natural
She indicated with a nod that it was okay to start.
natural
As the doctor indicated, you should rest for a week.
natural