Main Entry: in·di·ca·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌin-də-ˈkā-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 a : something that serves to indicate b : something that is indicated as advisable or necessary
2 : the action of indicating

— in·di·ca·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective