indication
gb/ˌɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 2700
jel, javallat
NOUN
B1
1
jel
A1
Usage pattern:
an indication of [something]
The dark clouds are an indication that it might rain soon.
A sötét felhők annak a jelei, hogy hamarosan eshet az eső.
Her smile was a clear indication of her happiness.
A mosolya egyértelmű jele volt a boldogságának.
There is no indication that the company will close.
The doctor saw no indication of infection.
Early indications suggest the policy is working.
Learner examples
The clouds are an indication of rain.
A felhők az eső jelei.
His red face is an indication he is hot.
A vörös arca annak a jele, hogy melege van.
There is no indication she will come.
The test gave an indication of my level.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'indication' with 'indicator'. 'Indicator' usually refers to a device or measurable sign, while 'indication' is more general.
Meaning
A sign or signal of something
Collocations
clear indication
|strong indication
|give an indication
|indication of progress
|early indication
Synonyms
sign (A very general term for something that shows something else; often interchangeable in casual speech.)
|
signal (Implies a more deliberate or technical sign, often in communication or systems.)
Antonyms
contradiction (Shows the opposite of what is being suggested or expected.)
Themes
communication
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that shows or suggests that something is true or will happen.
Something that points out, suggests, or shows the existence, presence, or truth of something.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
javallat
C1
Usage pattern:
an indication for [treatment/procedure]
The main indication for antibiotics in this case is bacterial infection.
Ebben az esetben az antibiotikum adásának fő javallata a bakteriális fertőzés.
Chest pain can be an indication for immediate surgery.
A mellkasi fájdalom az azonnali műtét javallata lehet.
There was no clear indication for further testing.
Learner examples
The doctor saw an indication for the test.
Az orvos javallatot látott a vizsgálatra.
Pain was an indication for the medicine.
A fájdalom javallat volt a gyógyszer adására.
There was no indication for surgery.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'indication' with 'symptom'. A symptom is what the patient feels; an indication is the doctor's reason to act.
Meaning
Medical reason for treatment
Collocations
clinical indication
|indication for surgery
|therapeutic indication
Synonyms
justification (A formal reason for doing something; in medicine, often interchangeable but more general.)
Antonyms
contraindication (A condition or factor that makes a treatment inadvisable.)
Themes
medicine
|health
|science
Definition
A medical reason to use a certain treatment or test.
A valid reason for using a certain test, medication, procedure, or surgery in medical practice.
Grammar
Dictionary form
indication
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
in - dic - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: indication
- Plural: indication, indications
Word family
Expressions
as an indication of
1/ˈæz ən ˌɪndɪkˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
Used to show evidence of something
Used to show that something is proof or a sign of something else.
Examples
- She gave him flowers as an indication of her gratitude.
- The award was presented as an indication of his hard work.
clear indication
1/klˈɪɹ ˌɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
An obvious sign of something
A sign that is easy to see and understand.
Examples
- The empty streets were a clear indication that the storm was coming.
- Her tears were a clear indication of her sadness.
give an indication
1/ɡˈɪv ən ˌɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Provide a sign about something
To show or suggest something by words, actions, or signs.
Examples
- The report gives an indication of the company's future plans.
- His tone gave no indication of anger.