Indicate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively; "I showed the customer the glove section"; "He pointed to the empty parking space"; "he indicated his opponents".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The sign indicated the exit was to the left.
- She raised her arm to indicate the start of the parade.
- The red flags on the beach indicate strong currents and warnings to swimmers.
- He pointed at the map to indicate the location of the hotel.
- The professor used a laser pointer to indicate the part of the anatomy being discussed.
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Meaning 2
To state or express briefly; "indicated his wishes in a letter".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She indicated her preferences on the survey form with clear markings.
- The CEO indicated the company's financial health in a statement to investors.
- The company has indicated its intention to expand into the international market.
- The study's results indicated a strong correlation between the two variables.
- The manager indicated that the project deadline would be extended by two weeks.
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Meaning 3
Suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine; "Tetracycline is indicated in such cases".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The patient's high fever and severe headache indicate the necessity for immediate hospitalization.
- Severe chest pain and difficulty breathing often indicate the need for immediate oxygen therapy.
- Hereditary factors and age indicate that a regular mammogram would be beneficial for her health.
- Low blood pressure and rapid heartbeat can indicate the need for medication adjustment.
- Abnormal brain scans in the elderly may indicate the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer's.
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Meaning 4
Be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The patient's elevated blood pressure may indicate an underlying cardiovascular condition.
- Her high levels of anxiety could indicate a deeper emotional issue.
- The data from the experiment strongly indicate that the new theory is correct.
- The student's poor test results may indicate a need for additional academic support.
- The latest economic indicators indicate that the country is on the verge of a recession.
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- Omen
- Predict
- Mark
- Bode
- Betoken
- Foretell
- Augur
- Portend
- Prefigure
- Presage
- Prognosticate
- Forecast
- Foreshadow
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Meaning 5
Give evidence of; "The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The company's financial records indicate a significant decline in sales over the past year.
- The patient's symptoms and test results indicate a severe allergic reaction to the medication.
- New research findings indicate a strong correlation between the use of social media and decreased attention span in teenagers.
- The rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere indicate the urgent need for more sustainable energy sources.
- The participants' responses during the survey indicate a general dissatisfaction with the current pricing strategy of the product.