v.
- point out; show.
▸be a sign or symptom of; strongly imply.
▸state briefly or indirectly.
▸(of a gauge or meter) register a reading of.
- suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action:
treatment for shock may be indicated.
- Brit. (of a driver) use an indicator to signal an intention to change lanes or turn.
Derivative
- indicant n.
- indication n.
Etymology
C17 (earlier (ME) as indication): from L. indicat-, indicare ‘point out’.