indicate

indicate
[[t]ɪ̱ndɪkeɪt[/t]]
♦♦
indicates, indicating, indicated
1) VERB If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists.

[V that] A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life...

[V n] Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy...

[V wh] This indicates whether remedies are suitable for children.

Syn:
2) VERB If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way.

[V that] Mr Rivers has indicated that he may resign.

[V n] ...waiting for U.S. authorities to indicate their monetary policy plans.

3) VERB If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it. [FORMAL]

[V n] He indicated a chair. `Sit down.'...

[V n] Pelham moved across to indicate a wall chart.

4) VERB If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing.

[V n] Dreams can help indicate your true feelings...

[V n] His language indicates a poor education.

5) VERB If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading.

[V n] The needles that indicate your height are at the top right-hand corner...

[V that] The temperature gauge indicated that it was boiling.

Syn:
6) VERB 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]

He told us when to indicate and when to change gear. [Also V n]

Syn:
(in AM, use signal)

English dictionary. 2008.

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