Word
indication
Phoneticsin·di·ca·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
UK/ˌɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01a sign or suggestion
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a sign that shows something is true or likely to happen.
n. a sign, suggestion, or piece of evidence that indicates the presence or likelihood of something.
Español:indicación
“The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was coming.”
“The sudden drop in consumer spending provided a strong indication that the economy was entering a period of stagnation.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of' or a 'that' clause.
02medical reason for treatment
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Medicine Technical
n. a symptom or medical reason that shows a specific treatment or medicine is necessary.
n. a symptom or condition that makes a particular treatment, test, or medication advisable.
“Severe chest pain is a primary indication for an immediate heart scan.”
“The clinical guidelines list chronic inflammation as a primary indication for the administration of this specific biological therapy.”
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'indications for'.
Antonyms
03estimated price
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Finance Technical · Formal
n. an estimate of what the price of a stock or bond will be when trading starts.
n. a non-binding estimate of the price at which a security is expected to trade when the market opens.
“The broker gave us an indication of the opening price for the new shares.”
“Market makers provided a preliminary indication of the stock's value, though the actual opening price fluctuated due to high overnight demand.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “indication” in context.
Verb
01. give an indication
“The initial test results give a clear indication of how the patient is responding to the treatment.”
verb + noun
02. provide an indication of
“The survey results provide a useful indication of public opinion on the new policy.”
verb + noun + prep
Adjective
03. clear indication
“The sudden drop in temperature was a clear indication that a storm was approaching.”
adj + noun
04. early indication
“The first few weeks of sales gave an early indication that the product would be a success.”
adj + noun
05. reliable indication
“Experts warn that short-term market fluctuations are not a reliable indication of long-term trends.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. indication that
“There is every indication that the economy will continue to grow over the next quarter.”
noun + that-clause
Preposition
07. without any indication
“The manager resigned suddenly without any indication that he was unhappy with his role.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Along with the droppings and camera trap evidence, burrows in the mud bank are also a good indication of the population.” “Time and again, Rubenhold has to admit to the limitations of life-writing when her research meets a dead end: “is unknown”…“is a mystery”… “There is no indication of how” …“is uncertain”…“will never be known”.” Etymology
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.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0