indicate
verb
in·di·cate
ˈin-də-ˌkāt 
indicated; indicating
1
a
: to point out or point to
b
: to be a sign, symptom, or index of
the high fever indicates a serious condition
c
: to demonstrate or suggest the necessity or advisability of
indicated the need for a new school
the indicated treatment
2
: to state or express briefly
indicated a desire to cooperate
Examples of indicate in a Sentence
Our records indicate a depth of 3,000 feet here.
The map indicates where the treasure is buried.
There is nothing to indicate that the two events are connected.
The size of his offer indicates that he is eager to buy the house.
The general used a long ruler to indicate on the map exactly where the troops would land.
We asked how to get to the rear entrance, and he indicated a path leading around the right side of the building.
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Maxwell pleads ignorance about Epstein's $30 million transfers Blanche asked Maxwell about banking records indicating that Epstein sent her or her entities about $30 million in money over several years.
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Josh Meyer, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
However, from May to June 2025, egg prices dropped by 10.8%, indicating that the egg market remains volatile.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent observations of both live and dead armadillos on Indiana roadways indicate this species can be found year-round across the southern half of the State, but Indiana DNR has had reports of armadillo sightings as far north as Porter County (Valparaiso).
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 22 Aug. 2025
Although the current price of approximately $23 may appear risky from a valuation standpoint, our analysis indicates that there is little cause for concern.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Josh Meyer, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
However, from May to June 2025, egg prices dropped by 10.8%, indicating that the egg market remains volatile.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent observations of both live and dead armadillos on Indiana roadways indicate this species can be found year-round across the southern half of the State, but Indiana DNR has had reports of armadillo sightings as far north as Porter County (Valparaiso).
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 22 Aug. 2025
Although the current price of approximately $23 may appear risky from a valuation standpoint, our analysis indicates that there is little cause for concern.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indicate. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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indicate
verb
in·di·cate
ˈin-də-ˌkāt
indicated; indicating
1
a
: to point out or point to
b
: to be a sign of
flowers indicating the arrival of spring
2
: to state or express briefly : suggest
Medical Definition
indicate
transitive verb
in·di·cate
ˈin-də-ˌkāt
indicated; indicating
1
: to be a fairly certain symptom of : show the presence or existence of
the high fever indicates a serious condition
2
: to call for especially as treatment for a particular condition
radical surgery is often indicated in advanced cancer
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