early 15c., "a sign, that which indicates," from Latin indicationem (nominative indicatio) "an indicating; valuation," noun of action from past participle stem of indicare "point out, show," from in- "into, in, on, upon" (from PIE root *en "in") + dicare "proclaim" (from PIE root *deik- "to show," also "pronounce solemnly," and see diction).
an indication of foul play
indications of strain
the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics
there were indications that it was time to leave
the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm
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