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Third Person
indicates
Present Participle
indicating
Past Tense
indicated
Past Participle
indicated
1
to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something
transitive
- The thermometer indicates that the temperature is rising.
- Dark clouds indicate an approaching storm.
- The arrow on the map indicates the next turn.
- The markings on the floor indicate where to stand.
- The experiment indicates a positive correlation between the variables.
2
to use signals or gestures to communicate one's intentions to other drivers on the road
- Before turning left, remember to indicate by activating your left turn signal.
- The driver failed to indicate before making a sudden lane change, causing confusion for other drivers.
- When exiting the highway, it's important to indicate well in advance to give other drivers time to adjust.
- The driver forgot to indicate, leading to a near-collision with another vehicle.
- The driver behind me honked because I forgot to indicate before turning right.
3
to mention or express something in few words
transitive
- She indicated her preference for Italian cuisine when choosing a restaurant for dinner.
- He indicated his interest in the job offer during the initial phone interview.
- The teacher indicated the due date for the assignment on the syllabus.
- The weather forecast indicated a chance of rain later in the day.
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4
to provide proof, show, or be a sign of something, often based on observation or analysis
- The footprints indicate that someone passed this way.
- The results indicate a mistake in the calculation.
- The pattern indicates how the material will behave under stress.
- The rise in temperature indicates chemical activity.
- The data indicates a need for further research.
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5
(medical) to advise and authorize a treatment or procedure due to a particular condition or circumstance
transitive
- The doctor indicated surgery to remove the tumor due to its size and location.
- The dentist indicated a root canal procedure to address the infection in the patient's tooth.
- The oncologist indicated chemotherapy as the appropriate treatment for the patient's cancer.
- Due to the severity of the infection, the veterinarian indicated antibiotics for the sick dog.
- The psychiatrist indicated cognitive-behavioral therapy for the patient's anxiety disorder.
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