Indication

Pronunciation: /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/

Indication (noun)

  1. a sign that shows something is true or happening
  2. a reason for using a particular treatment or medicine
  3. a slight suggestion or hint about something

Examples

  • The dark clouds were an indication of rain.
  • A sudden drop in temperature is an indication of a storm.

Common collocations: clear indication, strong indication, give an indication, indication for treatment, clinical indication

Synonyms of Indication

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Indication

  • when discussing revealing information
  • when discussing clarity of information