■ verb
1》 point out; show.
↘be a sign or symptom of; strongly imply.
↘state briefly or indirectly.
↘(of a gauge or meter) register a reading of.
2》 suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action: treatment for shock may be ~d.
3》 Brit. (of a driver) use an indicator to signal an intention to change lanes or turn.
Derivatives
indicant noun
indication noun
Origin
C17 (earlier (ME) as indication ): from L. indicat- , indicare 'point out'.