indication
word
/ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
in-di-KAY-shuhn
/ˌɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
in-di-KAY-shuhn
Definition
A sign, signal, or piece of information that shows or suggests something; it can also mean a hint or suggestion of what to do.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and scientific contexts. Used with 'of' (indication of trouble), or 'give/show/provide an indication.' Not interchangeable with 'indication' (medical context for when to use a treatment). Can be abstract or concrete.
Spanish: indicaciónPortuguese (BR): indicaçãoPortuguese (PT): indicaçãoChinese (Simplified): 迹象 - 指示Chinese (Traditional): 跡象 - 指示Hindi: संकेतArabic: دلالة - مؤشرBengali: সংকেত - ইঙ্গিত - চিহ্নRussian: признак - указание - знакJapanese: 兆候 - 示唆 - 合図Vietnamese: dấu hiệu - chỉ dẫn - gợi ýKorean: 징후 - 표시 - 암시Turkish: belirti - işaret - göstergeUrdu: اشارہ - علامت - نشانیIndonesian: indikasi - tanda - petunjuk
Example Sentences
He gave no indication that he was upset.
basic
There's no indication that the meeting will be canceled, but you never know.
natural
There was no indication of rain this morning.
basic
The high temperature is an indication of a possible infection.
basic
If you need me to help, just give me some indication.
natural
That was the first clear indication that something was wrong.
natural