Indication
noun
A sign or proof that shows something is true.
Her persistent coughing was an indication of her illness.
Often appears as...
- indication of
- clear indication
noun
A symptom or sign of a disease.
High blood pressure is an indication of heart disease.
Often appears as...
- indication of
- clinical indication
noun
A hint or suggestion.
She gave no indication that she was upset.
Often appears as...
- indication of
- any indication
noun
In monetary policies, it is a sign that shows the direction of interest rates.
The Federal Reserve has given no indication of changing interest rates.
Often appears as...
- indication of
- clear indication
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A sign or proof that shows something is true.
Her persistent coughing was an indication of her illness.
Often appears as...
- indication of
- clear indication
noun
A symptom or sign of a disease.
High blood pressure is an indication of heart disease.
Often appears as...
- indication of
- clinical indication
noun
A hint or suggestion.
She gave no indication that she was upset.
Often appears as...
- indication of
- any indication
noun
In monetary policies, it is a sign that shows the direction of interest rates.
The Federal Reserve has given no indication of changing interest rates.
Often appears as...
- indication of
- clear indication
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Causal Relationship
Use 'indication' to suggest one event is evidence for another.
The manager's praise was an indication of her outstanding performance.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Conclusive
'Indication' doesn't prove anything; it suggests a possibility.
Dark clouds are an indication of rain, but it doesn't always rain.
Pro Tip 1/2Causal Relationship
Use 'indication' to suggest one event is evidence for another.
The manager's praise was an indication of her outstanding performance.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Conclusive
'Indication' doesn't prove anything; it suggests a possibility.
Dark clouds are an indication of rain, but it doesn't always rain.
Pro Tip 1/2Causal Relationship
Use 'indication' to suggest one event is evidence for another.
The manager's praise was an indication of her outstanding performance.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Conclusive
'Indication' doesn't prove anything; it suggests a possibility.
Dark clouds are an indication of rain, but it doesn't always rain.
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How Quantum Biology...
and if they do, how do they do it? Do they jump across, like the ball going over the wall? Or can they quantum-tunnel across, even if they don't have enough energy? Early indications suggest that quantum tunneling can play a role here. We still don't know yet how important it is; this is still an open question. It's speculative,
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Tornadoes 101 PIPE National...
seconds change direction in a heartbeat and their devastation can last a lifetime exactly how and why tornadoes occur is still a bit of a mystery but an indication that one is forming is a wall cloud fast-moving winds roll air below into a horizontal vortex above opposing
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What is so special about...
internal mental life and are so smart that they choose not to let us realize it, but we eat them. I think most people will agree that chimps are capable of much more complex, elaborate and flexible behaviors than cows are. So this is a first indication that the
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Bizarre Alien Life Forms...
change our place in the universe by telling us that we're not alone and it would most likely be an indication that we're getting closer to finding an intelligent civilization it would be really fun if we could find an alien that you know could send me an
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Is marijuana bad for...
would have appeared without marijuana use— whether marijuana use triggers it early, is a catalyst for a tipping point that wouldn’t have been crossed otherwise, or whether the reaction to marijuana is merely an indication of an underlying disorder.
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What’s in the Trunk?...
was laid down at the beginning of the year when conditions were good and growing was fast the darker part was when going was slowing down towards the end of the year indeed each ring can give you an indication of
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You aren't at the mercy...
So your brain is trying to explain what caused those sensations so that you know what to do about them. But those sensations might not be an indication that anything is wrong with your life.
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Taking care of the ocean...
places were put up just at the International marine protected areas conference last fall as indications but you know you can name your own Hope spots there they tend to be places that
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Beware of nominalizations...
and they substitute abstract entities for human beings. Here's an example. "The proliferation of nominalizations in a discursive formation may be an indication
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Most Soothing Sir David...
Almost every female is carrying an infant, an indication that life is comparatively easy up here.
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How Quantum Biology...
and if they do, how do they do it? Do they jump across, like the ball going over the wall? Or can they quantum-tunnel across, even if they don't have enough energy? Early indications suggest that quantum tunneling can play a role here. We still don't know yet how important it is; this is still an open question. It's speculative,
Video examples
Tornadoes 101 PIPE National...
seconds change direction in a heartbeat and their devastation can last a lifetime exactly how and why tornadoes occur is still a bit of a mystery but an indication that one is forming is a wall cloud fast-moving winds roll air below into a horizontal vortex above opposing
Video examples
What is so special about...
internal mental life and are so smart that they choose not to let us realize it, but we eat them. I think most people will agree that chimps are capable of much more complex, elaborate and flexible behaviors than cows are. So this is a first indication that the
Video examples
Bizarre Alien Life Forms...
change our place in the universe by telling us that we're not alone and it would most likely be an indication that we're getting closer to finding an intelligent civilization it would be really fun if we could find an alien that you know could send me an
Video examples
Is marijuana bad for...
would have appeared without marijuana use— whether marijuana use triggers it early, is a catalyst for a tipping point that wouldn’t have been crossed otherwise, or whether the reaction to marijuana is merely an indication of an underlying disorder.
Video examples
What’s in the Trunk?...
was laid down at the beginning of the year when conditions were good and growing was fast the darker part was when going was slowing down towards the end of the year indeed each ring can give you an indication of
Video examples
You aren't at the mercy...
So your brain is trying to explain what caused those sensations so that you know what to do about them. But those sensations might not be an indication that anything is wrong with your life.
Video examples
Taking care of the ocean...
places were put up just at the International marine protected areas conference last fall as indications but you know you can name your own Hope spots there they tend to be places that
Video examples
Beware of nominalizations...
and they substitute abstract entities for human beings. Here's an example. "The proliferation of nominalizations in a discursive formation may be an indication
Video examples
Most Soothing Sir David...
Almost every female is carrying an infant, an indication that life is comparatively easy up here.
Example 1 of 10
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Angus Deaton
British Economist
You can find episodes like the flu epidemic or war times when mortality rates go up, but sustained increases in mortality for any major group in any society are really quite rare. It's an indication that something is very wrong.
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Orison Swett Marden
American Writer
There is not a single indication in man's wonderful mechanism that he was created for a life of poverty. There is something larger and grander for him in the divine plan than perpetual slavery to the bread-winning problem.
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Scott Cook
American Businessman
Spend time with the customers, immersing yourselves, watching. Spend time at their homes. Hear what they say, but most importantly, watch their behaviors as the indication of where the pain is. And then go solve that pain.
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Jasper Johns
American Artist
My experience of life is that it's very fragmented; certain kinds of things happen, and in another place, a different kind of thing occurs. I would like my work to have some vivid indication of those differences.
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Goldwin Smith
Canadian Historian
Whatever things may have been in their origin, they are what they are, both in themselves and in regard to their indications respecting other beings or influences the existence of which may be implied in theirs.
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Steve Garvey
American Athlete
To be perfectly honest, it isn't fair that people have used my personality, and the sacrifices I make because I want to, as an indication that I want to be in a political office.
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Paul Merton
British Comedian
My school days were the happiest days of my life; which should give you some indication of the misery I've endured over the past twenty-five years.
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Thomas Ligotti
American Author
To my mind, a well-developed sense of humor is the surest indication of a person's humanity, no matter how black and bitter that humor may be.
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Eric McCormack
Canadian Actor
It's a different world now. Guest-starring on a TV show is not some indication that things aren't going right anymore.
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Thomas Reid
Scottish Philosopher
Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned.
Quote examples
Angus Deaton
British Economist
You can find episodes like the flu epidemic or war times when mortality rates go up, but sustained increases in mortality for any major group in any society are really quite rare. It's an indication that something is very wrong.
Quote examples
Orison Swett Marden
American Writer
There is not a single indication in man's wonderful mechanism that he was created for a life of poverty. There is something larger and grander for him in the divine plan than perpetual slavery to the bread-winning problem.
Quote examples
Scott Cook
American Businessman
Spend time with the customers, immersing yourselves, watching. Spend time at their homes. Hear what they say, but most importantly, watch their behaviors as the indication of where the pain is. And then go solve that pain.
Quote examples
Jasper Johns
American Artist
My experience of life is that it's very fragmented; certain kinds of things happen, and in another place, a different kind of thing occurs. I would like my work to have some vivid indication of those differences.
Quote examples
Goldwin Smith
Canadian Historian
Whatever things may have been in their origin, they are what they are, both in themselves and in regard to their indications respecting other beings or influences the existence of which may be implied in theirs.
Quote examples
Steve Garvey
American Athlete
To be perfectly honest, it isn't fair that people have used my personality, and the sacrifices I make because I want to, as an indication that I want to be in a political office.
Quote examples
Paul Merton
British Comedian
My school days were the happiest days of my life; which should give you some indication of the misery I've endured over the past twenty-five years.
Quote examples
Thomas Ligotti
American Author
To my mind, a well-developed sense of humor is the surest indication of a person's humanity, no matter how black and bitter that humor may be.
Quote examples
Eric McCormack
Canadian Actor
It's a different world now. Guest-starring on a TV show is not some indication that things aren't going right anymore.
Quote examples
Thomas Reid
Scottish Philosopher
Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned.
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