indication

/ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: indications

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An act of pointing out or indicating.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A fact that shows that something exists or may happen.

Noun

Examples

There's no indication that the fire was caused by criminals.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “indication” mean?

An act of pointing out or indicating.

Is “indication” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.