indication

Definition

An act of pointing out or indicating.

Etymology

From Old French indication, from Latin indicātiō (“a showing, indicating the value of something; valuation”), from indicō (“point out, indicate, show; value”); see indicate; compare French indication, Spanish indicación, Italian indicazione. By surface analysis, indicate + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "There's no indication that the fire was caused by criminals."
• "All the indications point to drink-driving as the cause of the accident."
• "The frequent stops they make in the most convenient places are plain indications of their weariness."

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