indication

/,indi'keiʃn/

Thân thiện

The barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sign or piece of information that suggests something: An "indication" is a fact, signal, or piece of evidence that points to a possible conclusion, state, or future event.
   • A reading or measurement shown by an instrument: In technical contexts, an "indication" is the value or information displayed by a gauge, meter, or similar device.
   • A reason for a medical action: In medicine, an "indication" is a valid reason or symptom that justifies using a specific drug or performing a particular procedure.

Examples of Usage

• As a sign or suggestion:
  • Dark clouds are an indication of rain.
  • Her smile was a clear indication of her happiness.
  • There was no indication that he was planning to leave.
• As a reading from an instrument:
  • The pilot checked the fuel gauge for an accurate indication of the remaining fuel.
  • The thermometer gave an indication of 22 degrees Celsius.
• In a medical context:
  • Severe pain is an indication for using this medication.
  • A high fever can be an indication for further tests.

Advanced Usage

• "Give every indication of": To strongly show signs of something.
  • The economy gives every indication of recovery.
• "Preliminary indication": An early or initial sign before full confirmation.
  • Preliminary indications suggest the new policy is working.

Variants and Related Words

• Indicate (verb): To show, point out, or suggest.
  • The data indicates a significant trend.
• Indicator (noun): A specific thing that shows the state or level of something.
  • Economic indicators are closely watched by investors.
• Indicative (adjective): Serving as a sign or indication of something.
  • His tone was indicative of his frustration.

Synonyms

• Sign: An object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else.
• Suggestion: An idea or thought that is indirectly indicated.
• Evidence: The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
• Clue: A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery.

Related Phrases

• Contraindication (noun): A specific situation in which a drug, procedure, or surgery should not be used because it may be harmful to the patient. (This is the opposite of a medical indication).
  • A known allergy to penicillin is a contraindication for its use.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument
   • he could not believe the meter reading
   • the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm
2. something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary
   • there were indications that it was time to leave
3. (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure
   • the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics
4. the act of indicating or pointing out by name
5. something that serves to indicate or suggest
   • an indication of foul play
   • indications of strain
   • symptoms are the prime indicants of disease

Từ đồng nghĩa

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• meter reading
• denotation
• indicant