Examples of indication in a Sentence
Her evaluation will give me a good indication of where I stand in the class.
There were indications that he was thinking of changing jobs.
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The DeKalb Police Department said in its latest statement that there was no indication of foul play in Merritt’s death based on a preliminary investigation.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Despite early indications the FBI would collaborate with Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the BCA said Thursday it was forced to withdraw from the investigation after the FBI took control.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
His party is unlikely to hold Congress after the midterms if history is any indication.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
That would be an indication of excellent journalistic education, serving the interests of the people of Chicago.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Despite early indications the FBI would collaborate with Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the BCA said Thursday it was forced to withdraw from the investigation after the FBI took control.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
His party is unlikely to hold Congress after the midterms if history is any indication.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
That would be an indication of excellent journalistic education, serving the interests of the people of Chicago.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indication. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
indication
noun
in·di·ca·tion
ˌin-də-ˈkā-shən 
1
: the action of indicating
2
: something that indicates : sign, suggestion
Medical Definition
indication
noun
in·di·ca·tion
ˌin-də-ˈkā-shən
1
a
: a symptom or particular circumstance that indicates the advisability or necessity of a specific medical treatment or procedure
postpartum hemorrhage is the chief indication for the use of ergot preparations and derivatives—C. H. Thienes
C. H. Thienes
b
: something that is indicated as advisable or necessary
in case of collapse the immediate indication is artificial respiration—The Journal of the American Medical Association
The Journal of the American Medical Association2
: the degree indicated in a specific instance or at a specific time on a graduated physical instrument (as a thermometer)
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