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WordType (verb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈɪndɪkeɪt / NAmE / ˈɪndɪkeɪt /
Example
  • record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy.
  • a yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice.
  • the article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards.
  • research indicates that eating habits are changing fast.
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indicate

(verb)BrE / ˈɪndɪkeɪt / NAmE / ˈɪndɪkeɪt /
  1. to show that something is true or exists
    • Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy.
    • A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice.
    • The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards.
    • Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast.
    • 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.
  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.
  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?
    • to declare war
    • The painting was declared to be a forgery.
    • He has already stated his intention to run for election.
    • During our meeting, he indicated his willingness to cooperate.
    • They haven’t formally announced their engagement yet.
    • Has our flight been announced yet?
  4. to make somebody notice somebody/something, especially by pointing or moving your head
    • She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us.
    • ‘What are they doing here?’ he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway.
    • He indicated where the furniture was to go.
    • She indicated that I was to sit down.
  5. to represent information without using words
    • The results are indicated in Table 2.
  6. to give information in writing
    • You are allowed 20kgs 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
    • See related entries: Experiments and research
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/experiments_and_research/indicate_1
    • 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
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/signal_2
    • 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.

    Extra Examples

    • Growth will be at a lower rate than previously indicated.
    • He has declared support for women, but his actions have indicated otherwise.
    • Symbols are used to indicate the facilities available at each hotel.
    • These facts would seem to indicate that the family was wealthy.
    • These figures indicate to me that the company is in serious trouble.
    • This sign usually indicates a pedestrian zone.
    • As I’ve already indicated to you, what we do next depends on a number of factors.
    • During our meeting, he indicated his willingness to cooperate.
    • Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power.
    • In a key speech, the Queen indicated that she was willing to pay tax.
    • When the temperature gauge indicates 30°C or more, turn off the engine.

    Verb Forms

    • present simple I / you / we / they indicate
    • he / she / it indicates
    • past simple indicated
    • past participle indicated
    • -ing form indicating

    Word Origin

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