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indication

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/ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ · in-di-ca-tion

A point, signal, or piece of information that indicates something.

Meanings

nounformal

A point, signal, or piece of information that indicates something.

ایک نشان، اشارہ، یا معلومات کا ٹکڑا جو کچھ ظاہر کرتا ہے۔

اشارہ

ihara

Synonyms

signalsignhintنشانعلامتاشارہ

Antonyms

concealmentobscurityignoranceچھپاناغیر واضحبے خبری

Common Collocations

  • clear indication
  • point of indication
  • indication of illness

Example Sentences

The dark clouds are an indication of an approaching storm.

سیاہ بادل قریب آنے والے طوفان کا اشارہ ہیں۔

Siyah badal qareeb aane wale toofan ka ihara hain.

Her smile was an indication that she was happy.

اس کی مسکراہٹ اس بات کا اشارہ تھی کہ وہ خوش ہے۔

Us ki muskurahat is baat ka ihara thi ke woh khush hai.

A fever is often an indication of an infection.

بخار اکثر انفیکشن کا اشارہ ہوتا ہے۔

Bukhar aksar infection ka ihara hota hai.

Easily Confused With

indication vs indication:Indication refers to a sign or signal, while 'indication' in rhetoric refers to a persuasive pointer.

Word Family

indicate
verbاشارہ کرنا
indicative
adjectiveاشارتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Indication sounds like 'in the action' – think of the signs during an action.

Imagine a traffic light indicating when to stop or go.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "indicationem" — a pointing out

First known use: 14th century

The word 'indication' has evolved from the Latin 'indicare', meaning 'to point out'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.