Synonyms for indication

Synonyms for (noun) indication

Synonyms: reading, meter reading, indication

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

Usage: he could not believe the meter reading; the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm

Similar words: data point, datum

Definition: an item of factual information derived from measurement or research


Synonyms: indication

Definition: something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary

Usage: there were indications that it was time to leave

Similar words: advice

Definition: a proposal for an appropriate course of action


Synonyms: indicant, indication

Definition: something that serves to indicate or suggest

Usage: an indication of foul play; indications of strain; symptoms are the prime indicants of disease

Similar words: communication

Definition: something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups


Synonyms: indication

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

Usage: the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics

Similar words: reason

Definition: a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion

Usage: there is reason to believe he is lying


Synonyms: indication, denotation

Definition: the act of indicating or pointing out by name

Similar words: naming

Definition: the verbal act of naming

Usage: the part he failed was the naming of state capitals


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