indication

Meanings

• Noun

  A sign, symptom, or signal, especially one that is consciously or deliberately sent or given to indicate a particular fact or condition.

  - "The red light is an indication of danger."
  - "Her symptoms were clear indications of the disease."
  - "The sales figures are an indication of consumer demand."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with indication
diction , fiction , vision

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Homophones

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1. Indication (en) : Noun: A sign or symptom
   

2. Indicate (en) : Verb: To point out or suggest
   

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Variants

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indication , indicational , indications , every indication

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Forms

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Indications

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'indicare', meaning 'to point out' or 'to signify'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'indication' comes from the Latin word 'indicare', which means 'to point out' or 'to signify'.

2. In mathematics, an indication is a mark or symbol used to represent a value or operation.

3. The term 'indication' is also used in music to refer to a mark in a score that instructs the performer to play or sing in a particular way.

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Related Concepts

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1. Symptom: A bodily or mental sign of a disease or condition.

2. Signal: A visible or audible sign used to convey information.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'indication' is often used to refer to subtle hints or clues that help readers understand the meaning or context of a text. In art, an indication might refer to a preliminary sketch or rough outline that serves as a guide for a more detailed work.

How to Memorize "indication"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a red traffic light as an indication of stop.
   - Imagine a doctor examining a patient and noticing various indications of a disease.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'indication' with the idea of a sign or signal.
   - Think of indications as clues or hints.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that indications are signs or symptoms.
   - Think 'I' for Indication: It's a sign or symptom.

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