(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