Examples of indication in a Sentence
Her evaluation will give me a good indication of where I stand in the class.
There were indications that he was thinking of changing jobs.
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So, overall there’s an indication that interest remains strong and Episode 9 could recover those views in the coming days.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
At a press conference following Thursday’s decision, Kazuo Ueda, the central bank’s governor noted that risks surrounding the U.S. economy are easing, an indication that conditions may soon be favorable for another interest rate hike.
—Lin Lin, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
That’s an indication that the number of layoffs remains relatively low across the country.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Nelson didn't appear to be injured, and there wasn't any indication that the man fought back, according to the affidavit.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
At a press conference following Thursday’s decision, Kazuo Ueda, the central bank’s governor noted that risks surrounding the U.S. economy are easing, an indication that conditions may soon be favorable for another interest rate hike.
—Lin Lin, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
That’s an indication that the number of layoffs remains relatively low across the country.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Nelson didn't appear to be injured, and there wasn't any indication that the man fought back, according to the affidavit.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indication. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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indication
noun
in·di·ca·tion
ˌin-də-ˈkā-shən 
1
: the action of indicating
2
: something that indicates : sign, suggestion
Medical Definition
indication
noun
in·di·ca·tion
ˌin-də-ˈkā-shən
1
a
: a symptom or particular circumstance that indicates the advisability or necessity of a specific medical treatment or procedure
postpartum hemorrhage is the chief indication for the use of ergot preparations and derivatives—C. H. Thienes
C. H. Thienes
b
: something that is indicated as advisable or necessary
in case of collapse the immediate indication is artificial respiration—The Journal of the American Medical Association
The Journal of the American Medical Association2
: the degree indicated in a specific instance or at a specific time on a graduated physical instrument (as a thermometer)
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