/ ˈɪndɪkeɪt; NAmE / verb
SHOW
1.
to show that sth is true or exists :
[ vn ]
Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy.
[ v that ]
Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast.
[ v ]
Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames.
[also v wh- ]
SUGGEST
2.
to be a sign of sth; to show that sth is possible or likely :
[ vn ]
A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day.
[ v that ]
Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power.
MENTION
3.
indicate sth (to sb) to mention sth, especially in an indirect way :
[ v ( that )]
In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate.
[ vn ]
He indicated his willingness to cooperate.
[also v wh- ] ➡ note at declare
POINT TO
4.
indicate sb/sth (to sb) to make sb notice sb/sth, especially by pointing or moving your head :
[ vn ]
She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us.
[ v wh- ]
He indicated where the furniture was to go.
[also v that ]
GIVE INFORMATION
5.
[ vn ] to represent information without using words :
The results are indicated in Table 2.
6.
to give information in writing :
[ vn ]
You are allowed 20kgs of baggage unless indicated otherwise on your ticket.
[ v wh- ]
Please indicate clearly which colour you require.
SHOW MEASUREMENT
7.
( of an instrument for measuring things ) to show a particular measurement :
[ vn ]
When the temperature gauge indicates 90°F or more, turn off the engine.
[also v wh- ]
IN VEHICLE
8.
( BrE ) to show that your vehicle is going to change direction, by using lights or your arm
SYN signal :
[ v ]
Always indicate before moving into another lane.
[ vn ]
He indicated left and then turned right.
[also v ( that )]
BE RECOMMENDED
9.
[ vn ] [ usually passive ] ( formal ) to be necessary or recommended :
A course of chemotherapy was indicated.
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WORD ORIGIN
early 17th cent.: from Latin indicat- pointed out, from the verb indicare , from in- towards + dicare make known.