Engelska

indication

gb/ˌɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
B1 Engelska
~ 2700
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Substantiv B1 entity
1

A sign or signal of something

Something that shows or suggests that something is true or will happen.

Användningsmönster: an indication of [something]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'indication' with 'indicator'. 'Indicator' usually refers to a device or measurable sign, while 'indication' is more general.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
contradiction (Shows the opposite of what is being suggested or expected.)
Ordkombinationer
clear indication |strong indication |give an indication |indication of progress |early indication
Teman
communication |daily life |science |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • The dark clouds are an indication that it might rain soon.
  • Her smile was a clear indication of her happiness.
  • There is no indication that the company will close.
  • The doctor saw no indication of infection.
  • Early indications suggest the policy is working.
Exempel för inlärare
  • The clouds are an indication of rain.
  • His red face is an indication he is hot.
  • There is no indication she will come.
  • The test gave an indication of my level.
Substantiv technical B2 entity
2

Medical reason for treatment

A medical reason to use a certain treatment or test.

Användningsmönster: an indication for [treatment/procedure]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse 'indication' with 'symptom'. A symptom is what the patient feels; an indication is the doctor's reason to act.
Synonymer
justification (A formal reason for doing something; in medicine, often interchangeable but more general.)
Antonymer
contraindication (A condition or factor that makes a treatment inadvisable.)
Ordkombinationer
clinical indication |indication for surgery |therapeutic indication
Teman
medicine |health |science
Exempel
  • The main indication for antibiotics in this case is bacterial infection.
  • Chest pain can be an indication for immediate surgery.
  • There was no clear indication for further testing.
Exempel för inlärare
  • The doctor saw an indication for the test.
  • Pain was an indication for the medicine.
  • There was no indication for surgery.
Grammatik
Grundform
indication
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser och betoning
in - dic - a - tion (4 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: indication
  • Plural: indication, indications
Ordfamilj
Forms
indications noun
Core family
indicate verb B1 indicator noun B2
Related words
indicative adjective
Uttryck

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.

Exempel
  • 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.

Exempel
  • 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.

Exempel
  • The report gives an indication of the company's future plans.
  • His tone gave no indication of anger.

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