ˈɪndɪkeɪt Show Extra Examples Results Verb Initial Tests

• initial tests indicate the presence of oxygen.
• the survey data indicate a general satisfaction with the process.
• he has declared support for women, but his actions have indicated otherwise.
• research indicates that eating habits are changing fast.

indicate

Verb Forms

1. to show that something is true or exists
• Initial tests indicate the presence of oxygen.
• The survey data indicate a general satisfaction with the process.
• He has declared support for women, but his actions have indicated otherwise.
• Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast.
• These findings clearly indicate that the scheme has improved pedestrian safety.
• The study/evidence/report indicates that…
• Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames.
• Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method.

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• A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice.
• Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy.
• The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards.
2. to be a sign of something; to show that something is possible or likely
• A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day.
• Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power.
• These figures indicate to me that the company is in serious trouble.

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• Growth will be at a lower rate than previously indicated.
• These facts would seem to indicate that the family was wealthy.
3. to mention something, especially in an indirect way
• In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate.
• He indicated his willingness to cooperate.
• Has she indicated yet whether she would like to be involved?

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• In a key speech, the Queen indicated that she was willing to pay tax.
• As I've already indicated to you, what we do next depends on a number of factors.
4. to make somebody notice somebody/something, especially by pointing or moving your head
• ‘What are they doing here?’ he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway.
• She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us.
• He indicated where the furniture was to go.
• She indicated that I was to sit down.
5. to represent information without using words
• Arrows indicate the direction of flow.
• The results are indicated in Table 2.

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• Symbols are used to indicate the facilities available at each hotel.
• This sign usually indicates a pedestrian zone.
6. to give information in writing
• You are allowed 20  kg of baggage unless indicated otherwise on your ticket.
• As indicated above, this chapter deals with the practical implications of the research.
• Please indicate clearly which colour you require.
7. to show a particular measurement
• When the temperature gauge indicates 90°F or more, turn off the engine.
8. to show that your vehicle is going to change direction, by using lights or your arm
• SYNONYM signal
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• Always indicate before moving into another lane.
• He indicated left and then turned right.
• She indicated that she was turning right.
9. to be necessary or recommended
• A course of chemotherapy was indicated.

Word Origin

• early 17th cent.: from Latin indicat- ‘pointed out’, from the verb indicare, from in- ‘towards’ + dicare ‘make known’.