indication
Translation
indication, sign, hint, suggestion
Examples
There is no indication of a break-in.
There is no indication of a break-in.
He gave no indication of his true feelings.
He gave no indication of his true feelings.
A high temperature is an indication of fever.
A high temperature is an indication of fever.
Grammar Patterns
((an indication of sth.)) a sign of (sth.). A cough can be an indication of a cold.
((an indication that + clause)) a sign that (sth.) is true. There is every indication that they will succeed.
((give an indication)) to show a sign. He gave no indication that he was angry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sign, signal, hint, mark, symptom
Etymology
From the verb 'indicate', ultimately from Latin 'indicatio' (a pointing out).
Memory Tips
An 'indication' is a sign that 'indicates' something. Dark clouds are an indication of rain.