What does “indication” mean?
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nouna sign that shows something is true or is likely to happen
There is every indication that prices will rise.
Indication at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B2 (upper intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ · in-dih-KAY-shun
How to use “indication” correctly
Often followed by “of” or “that”. “Every indication” means strong evidence.
Common phrases with “indication”
- a clear indication
- give an indication
- there is no indication that
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- sign
- signal
- hint
Word family
- indicate
- indicator
- indicative
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