INDICATE


Meaning of INDICATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪndɪkeɪt ]

( indicates, indicating, indicated)

Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.

1.

If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists.

A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life...

Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy...

This indicates whether remedies are suitable for children.

VERB : V that , V n , V wh

2.

If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way.

Mr Rivers has indicated that he may resign...

U.S. authorities have not yet indicated their monetary policy plans.

VERB : V that , V n

3.

If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it. ( FORMAL )

He indicated a chair. ‘Sit down.’

VERB : V n

4.

If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing.

Dreams can help indicate your true feelings...

VERB : V n

5.

If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading.

The needles that indicate your height are at the top right-hand corner...

The temperature gauge indicated that it was boiling.

= show

VERB : V n , V that

6.

When drivers indicate , they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction. ( mainly BRIT; in AM, use signal )

He told us when to indicate and when to change gear.

= signal

VERB : V , also V n

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