indication
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1 a sign or suggestion (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea sign that shows something is true or likely to happen.
a sign, suggestion, or piece of evidence that indicates the presence or likelihood of something.
ExampleThe dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was coming.
ExampleThe sudden drop in consumer spending provided a strong indication that the economy was entering a period of stagnation.
UsageOften followed by the preposition 'of' or a 'that' clause.
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2 medical reason for treatment (n.) C1 Advanced Technical Medicinea symptom or medical reason that shows a specific treatment or medicine is necessary.
a symptom or condition that makes a particular treatment, test, or medication advisable.
ExampleSevere chest pain is a primary indication for an immediate heart scan.
ExampleThe clinical guidelines list chronic inflammation as a primary indication for the administration of this specific biological therapy.
UsageCommonly used in the phrase 'indications for'.
- contraindication
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3 estimated price (n.) C2 Proficiency Technical Formal Financean estimate of what the price of a stock or bond will be when trading starts.
a non-binding estimate of the price at which a security is expected to trade when the market opens.
ExampleThe broker gave us an indication of the opening price for the new shares.
ExampleMarket makers provided a preliminary indication of the stock's value, though the actual opening price fluctuated due to high overnight demand.
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.