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Plural
indications
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a reason for prescribing a particular drug, treatment, or procedure
- High blood pressure is an indication for this medication.
- The drug's indication includes relief of severe pain.
- The patient meets the indication for immunization.
- The guideline lists indications for use of the antibiotic.
- Clinical indications suggest the procedure is necessary.
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2
something that serves to show, suggest, or point to a fact, condition, or situation
- The dark clouds are an indication of approaching rain.
- His tone was an indication of irritation.
- The footprints were an indication that someone had passed by.
- Early success is often an indication of future performance.
- The survey results provide an indication of public opinion.
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3
a reading, datum, or signal presented by an instrument or measuring device
- The gauge gave an indication of the fuel level.
- The thermometer's indication was 38°C.
- Check the pressure indication before starting the machine.
- The meter provides an indication of current flow.
- The instrument's indications must be recorded carefully.
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4
the action of naming, pointing out, or showing something
- The teacher made an indication of the correct answer.
- She made an indication toward the shelf to show where the books belonged.
- He made an indication of the building he meant.
- The sign gave a clear indication of the entrance.
- His indication of the correct route helped everyone follow safely.
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something recommended or deemed expedient or necessary
- The situation gave clear indications to proceed cautiously.
- His experience was an indication to follow that approach.
- The early results provided an indication to continue the experiment.
- There were indications that the plan should be revised.
- The report contained indications for policy adjustments.