Indication: meaning, example and synonyms
Indicationn. A sign or piece of evidence suggesting that something is true or likely.
Example
The researchers found no indication that the drug's benefits persisted after treatment ended, so they cautioned against prescribing it for long-term use.
- Part of speech
- noun
- Synonyms
- sign, signal, hint, evidence
- Antonyms
- concealment, contradiction
- Memory tip
- To INDICATE is to point out; an indication points to a conclusion.
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Check yourself: Indication in context
The faint rise in ocean temperatures was the first ______ that the warm current had shifted, a change the fishermen would soon notice in their dwindling catches.
Answer: indication. A temperature rise serving as evidence that the current shifted is an indication. debris (scattered fragments), prose (writing without meter) and cacophony (harsh noise) don't fit this context.
The candidate gave no ______ of whether she would support the bill, answering every question about it with a vague remark about further study.
Answer: indication. Vague answers give no sign of her position, so she gave no indication. cacophony (harsh noise), debris (scattered fragments) and prose (writing without meter) don't fit this context.