Indication: meaning, definitions and examples
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indication
[ ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən ]
medical
A sign or piece of information that indicates the state or level of something. It can be used to diagnose a condition or guide treatment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The patient's elevated temperature is an indication of infection.
- Blood in the urine is an indication of kidney problems.
- A high white blood cell count is an indication of inflammation.
general
A suggestion or hint about something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her smile was an indication of her happiness.
- The dark clouds were an indication of an impending storm.
Translations
Translations of the word "indication" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indicação
🇮🇳 संकेत
🇩🇪 Hinweis
🇮🇩 indikasi
🇺🇦 вказівка
🇵🇱 wskazanie
🇯🇵 表示
🇫🇷 indication
🇪🇸 indicación
🇹🇷 belirti
🇰🇷 표시
🇸🇦 إشارة
🇨🇿 indikace
🇸🇰 indikácia
🇨🇳 指示
🇸🇮 indikacija
🇮🇸 vísbending
🇰🇿 көрсеткіш
🇬🇪 მითითება
🇦🇿 göstəriş
🇲🇽 indicación
Word origin
The word 'indication' originated from the Latin word 'indicatio', which means a showing or pointing out. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. Over time, 'indication' has come to signify a signal or sign that reveals information or guides action.
See also: indicating, indicative, indicator.