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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.
The drug 's indication includes relief of severe pain.
02
something that serves to show, suggest, or point to a fact, condition, or situation
Examples
The dark clouds are an indication of approaching rain.
His tone was an indication of irritation.
03
a reading, datum, or signal presented by an instrument or measuring device
Examples
The gauge gave an indication of the fuel level.
The thermometer 's indication was 38 ° C.
04
the action of naming, pointing out, or showing something
Examples
The teacher made an indication of the correct answer.
She made an indication toward the shelf to show where the books belonged.
05
something recommended or deemed expedient or necessary
Examples
The situation gave clear indications to proceed cautiously.
His experience was an indication to follow that approach.
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