Indication — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌin-də-ˈkā-shən/ in·di·ca·tion

Meaning & Definition of Indication

Indication (noun)

  1. something that serves to indicate
  2. something that is indicated as advisable or necessary
  3. the action of indicating

Indication (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)

    "there are indications that a medical breakthrough in the treatment of the disease is imminent"

    similar: clue, cue, hint, inkling, intimation, lead, suggestion
    related: breath, flicker, glimmer, glimpse, mention, scent, whiff, wind, hunch, idea, inspiration, notion, allusion, implication, inference, innuendo, insinuation, denotation, evidence, guidepost, key, mark, overtone, pointer, sign, signal, telltale, token, assistance, nod, prompt, tip, tip-off, wink, feeling, foreboding, intuition, premonition, presentiment, suspicion, augury, foreshadower, foretaste, harbinger, omen, portent, prefigurement, presage, symptom
    near: answer, solution

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Indication

The most common words with a similar meaning to Indication:

clue, cue, hint, inkling, intimation, lead, suggestion

Related Words for Indication

breath, flicker, glimmer, glimpse, mention, scent, whiff, wind, hunch, idea, inspiration, notion, allusion, implication, inference, innuendo, insinuation, denotation, evidence, guidepost, key, mark, overtone, pointer, sign, signal, telltale, token, assistance, nod

Near Antonyms of Indication

answer, solution

Word Forms of Indication

Derived words: indicational (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Indication

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Indication

Words & Phrases Containing Indication

every indication

Frequently Asked Questions about Indication

What does "Indication" mean?

"Indication" means something that serves to indicate. As a noun, it is defined as: something that serves to indicate.

What is another word for "Indication"?

Other words for "Indication" include clue, cue, hint, inkling, intimation, lead and suggestion. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Indication" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Indication"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Indication". Common alternatives include clue, cue, hint, inkling, intimation, lead and suggestion.

How do you use "Indication" in a sentence?

Examples of "Indication" in a sentence: "there are indications that a medical breakthrough in the treatment of the disease is imminent".

Is "Indication" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Indication" is a noun.

Is "Indication" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Indication" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Indication"?

"Indication" is pronounced /ˌin-də-ˈkā-shən/ and divided into syllables as in·di·ca·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Indication"?

First known use: 15th century.