indication

• Nom désignant un signe, un signal ou une partie d'information qui pointe vers un fait, un état ou une situation donnée.

A noun referring to a sign, signal, or piece of information that suggests or points to a particular fact, condition, or situation.

1. Sign or evidenceB1formal

   A sign, piece of information, or symptom that suggests something is true or likely to happen.

   indication (signe)

   • Dark clouds are an indication of rain.
   • Her smile was an indication that she was pleased.
   • There is no indication that the economy will improve soon.

   Synonymesclueevidencehintmanifestationmarkomenpointersignsignalsuggestionsymptomtoken

2. Suggestion or hintB2formal

   A small amount of something that shows what someone is thinking or feeling.

   indication (suggestion ou indice)

   • He gave no indication of his plans for the future.
   • The report provides an indication of the company's financial health.
   • Her tone was an indication of her frustration.

   Synonymescluecuehintinklingintimationsignsignalsuggestiontip-off