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Indication
01
a reason for prescribing a particular drug, treatment, or procedure
Examples
High blood pressure is an indication for this medication.
02
something that serves to show, suggest, or point to a fact, condition, or situation
Grammatical Information
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indications
Examples
The dark clouds are an indication of approaching rain.
03
a reading, datum, or signal presented by an instrument or measuring device
Examples
The gauge gave an indication of the fuel level.
04
the action of naming, pointing out, or showing something
Examples
The teacher made an indication of the correct answer.
05
something recommended or deemed expedient or necessary
Examples
The situation gave clear indications to proceed cautiously.
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