indication

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A sign that something exists, is true, or may happen.

   There's no indication that the fire was started deliberately.

2. 2
   noun

   A reading or value shown by an instrument such as a meter or gauge.

   The dial gave a clear indication that the pressure was too high.

3. 3
   noun

   A medical reason for using a particular drug or treatment.

   A bacterial infection is a common indication for antibiotics.

From Old French indication, from Latin indicātiō (“a showing, indicating the value of something; valuation”), from indicō (“point out, indicate, show; value”); see indicate; compare French indication, Spanish indicación, Italian indicazione. By surface analysis, indicate + -ion.

Topics