Synonyms for

Indications

Verb / ˌɪndʌˈkeɪʃʌnz / Another word for indications — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Indications are signs or indications that something is happening or will happen.

Synonyms & similar words

contraindication meterreading denotation indication reading indicant signs signals clues evidence proof hints symptoms manifestations omens portents warnings pointers directions guidelines instructions advice counsel recommendations suggestions tips

Synonyms by register

Formal

signs symptoms manifestations pointers

Informal

clues hints signs pointers

Literary

omens portents auguries

Antonyms

contraindications disproofs negations denials contradictions rebuttals

Common collocations

  • clear indications
  • strong indications
  • early indications
  • further indications
  • medical indications
  • positive indications
  • initial indications

Word family

noun indication
verb indicate
adjective indicative
adverb indicatively

Usage note

Often used in medical contexts to refer to signs or symptoms of a disease. Can also refer to suggestions or pointers towards a future event or conclusion.

Example sentences

  1. The dark clouds were an indication that it might rain soon.
  2. The teacher's stern expression was an indication that she was not pleased with the class's behavior.
  3. The doctor looked for indications of the flu in the patient's symptoms.
  4. The stock market's fluctuations are often an indication of the economy's health.
  5. The traffic jam was an indication of the road construction ahead.

Quotes

  • One of the indications of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important. - Bertrand Russell
  • The first indication of a problem is to locate the source of the problem. - Robert Kiyosaki
  • The indications are that we are going to have a very cold winter. - David Coleman

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