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indications

 

[ ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

Information or signs that show a particular state or condition.

Synonyms

signals, signs, symptoms

Examples of usage

  • The doctor reviewed all the indications before making a diagnosis.
  • She ignored the indications of the approaching storm.
  • We need to pay attention to the indications of his discomfort.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A suggestion or hint about what is to come.

Synonyms

clues, hints, signals

Examples of usage

  • The indications are that the company will be expanding soon.
  • There are clear indications that he is not happy with the situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "indications" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indicações

🇮🇳 संकेत

🇩🇪 Hinweise

🇮🇩 indikasi

🇺🇦 показання

🇵🇱 wskazówki

🇯🇵 指示

🇫🇷 indications

🇪🇸 indicaciones

🇹🇷 belirtiler

🇰🇷 지시

🇸🇦 إشارات

🇨🇿 indikace

🇸🇰 indikácie

🇨🇳 指示

🇸🇮 indikacije

🇮🇸 vísbendingar

🇰🇿 көрсеткіштер

🇬🇪 ჩვენებები

🇦🇿 göstəricilər

🇲🇽 indicaciones

Etymology

The word 'indications' originates from the Latin word 'indicationem', which means a pointing out or a showing. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the idea of signs or suggestions that point towards something. In modern usage, 'indications' can refer to various types of information or signs that provide guidance or insight into a situation or condition.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,149 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.