indication

noun

ˌin-də-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce indication (audio)
Definition of indicationnext
as in clue
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation) there are indications that a medical breakthrough in the treatment of the disease is imminent

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Recent Examples of indication An important indication of this process is the shift in Turkish respondents’ self-identification toward nation rather than religion under Erdogan, alongside a decline in mosque attendance. — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 For his part, Pritzker pointed to his recent meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Bears minority owner Pat Ryan and legislative leaders in Chicago as an indication that a deal could be reached. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 And if Rodrigo's latest TikTok is any indication, the glam is going to be good. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026 If Fairford is any indication, one year later, the United States is still no more capable than Russia of protecting its bases against drone swarms. — Christian Caryl, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
  1. clue
  2. hint
  3. suggestion
  4. cue
  5. idea
Noun
  • The results may offer useful clues about the reliability required before humanoids can take on longer shifts in industrial settings.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Further clues can be found in the moon's composition, which reveals a relatively small iron core and lower density.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of clue
Noun
  • That question motivated Clark to better understand aging among plants and animals and to look for hints to extend humans' lifespan.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Until this glorious fall Saturday afternoon gave way to the hints of early evening, Indiana football — once the losingest team in all of college football — hadn’t tasted their ordinary helping of defeat for 666 days.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of hint
Noun
  • Still, the suggestion that the rise of lingerie details and sheer fabrics is in direct response to GLP-1s could be misguided.
    — Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Even their three adult children — Michael, Lola and Joaquin — had gotten involved in the discussion, offering suggestions of their own.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggestion
Noun
  • Habits are usually paired with physical or emotional cues, and disrupting those cues can disrupt the habit.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • When the lights began flickering on, guests took the cue that the festivities had come to an end.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of cue
Noun
  • Giving Americans $1,000 or $5,000 invested in a technology index is a straightforward idea; The source and use of the funds will likely be of great debate.
    — Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Both examples demonstrate how local champions and an existing source of funding can help turn a lifesaving idea into reality.
    — Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of idea

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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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