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INDICATION

(noun)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Indication.

How to pronounce indication:

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Indication - as a noun

The act of indicating or pointing out by name

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
denotation11

(medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure

Example: "The presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
contraindication

Something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary

Example: "There were indications that it was time to leave"

A datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument

Example: "He could not believe the meter reading"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meter readingreading9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
data pointdatum8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The doctor said that the patient's high fever is an indication of an infection."
"The dark clouds in the sky are a clear indication of an impending storm."
"The sudden drop in stock prices is an indication of a struggling economy."
"Her constant yawning is an indication of her fatigue."
"The red light is an indication for drivers to stop."
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Word Game Points

Is INDICATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, indication is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INDICATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is INDICATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, indication is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INDICATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is INDICATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, indication is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INDICATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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