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indication

indication

Meaning of indication

a sign that something exists or may happen

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British English/ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
American English/ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
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indication with German translation

indication usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The doctor saw no indication of infection.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

A sudden drop in sales was an indication of trouble.

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indication synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between indication / sign / symptom / clue / evidence

I
🇬🇧English
indication

the main neutral word for a sign or indication that something exists or may happen

B2Very Often

There was an indication of rain in the dark clouds.

S
🇬🇧English
sign

a broader word for something noticeable that shows or suggests something

B2Very Often

A fever can be a sign of infection.

S
🇬🇧English
symptom

a sign of illness or a problem, usually in medical contexts

B2Often

A high temperature is a symptom of the flu.

C
🇬🇧English
clue

a hint or piece of information that helps you understand something hidden

B2Often

The broken window was a clue that someone had entered the house.

E
🇬🇧English
evidence

facts or information that support a claim or conclusion

B2Often

There is evidence that the medicine works.

M
🇬🇧English
marker

a sign, label, or feature that identifies or shows something

B2Often

A red mark is a marker of where to cut.

H
🇬🇧English
hint

a small or indirect sign that suggests something

B2Very Often

She gave a hint that the answer was near.

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How to pronounce indication and what this word means

indication means indication. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce indication

/ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/

indication translation

indication

indication examples

The doctor saw no indication of infection.

indication transcription

/ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/, /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/

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indication meaning: what does it mean?

a sign that something exists or may happen

indication pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

indication is pronounced as /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

indication definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The doctor saw no indication of infection. Translation: Врач не увидел признака инфекции.

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