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- [in-di-key-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃn/
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- [in-di-key-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of indication word
- noun indication anything serving to indicate or point out, as a sign or token. 1
- noun indication Medicine/Medical. a special symptom or the like that points out a suitable remedy or treatment or shows the presence of a disease. 1
- noun indication an act of indicating. 1
- noun indication the degree marked by an instrument. 1
- noun indication A sign or piece of information that indicates something. 1
- noun indication sign, suggestion 1
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Origin of indication
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1535-45, indication is from the Latin word indicātiōn- (stem of indicātiō). See indicate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Indication
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indication popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
indication usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indication
noun indication
- omen — anything perceived or happening that is believed to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future; portent.
- trace — either of the two straps, ropes, or chains by which a carriage, wagon, or the like is drawn by a harnessed horse or other draft animal.
- hint — an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue: Give me a hint as to his identity.
- signal — anything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like, as a light, a gesture, an act, etc.: a traffic signal; a signal to leave.
- sign — a token; indication.
Antonyms for indication
noun indication
- misinformation — to give false or misleading information to.
Top questions with indication
- what does indication mean?
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- hint or indication as to what is to come?
- what is a contra indication?
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