/ ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃn; NAmE / noun
[ C , U ] indication (of sth / of doing sth) | indication (that ... ) a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feeling :
They gave no indication of how the work should be done.
There are clear indications that the economy is improving.
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned.
He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post.
➡ note at sign
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Latin indicatio(n-) , from the verb indicare , from in- towards + dicare make known.