Indicate | Mean of indicate in English Dictionary

/ˈɪndəˌkeɪt/

• Verb
• to show (something)
1. Our records indicate a depth of 3,000 feet here.
2. Studies indicate (that) this chemical could cause cancer.
3. The map indicates where the treasure is buried.
4. There is nothing to indicate that the two events are connected.
5. The size of his offer indicates that he is eager to buy the house.
6. His hot forehead indicates a fever. = His hot forehead indicates that he has a fever.
• to direct attention to (someone or something) usually by pointing
1. The general used a long ruler to indicate on the map exactly where the troops would land.
2. We asked how to get to the rear entrance, and he indicated a path leading around the right side of the building.
• to show or suggest that (something) is needed
1. Further testing is indicated. [=is called for; is necessary]
2. He feels that a different approach is indicated.

• to represent or be a symbol of (something or someone)
1. A pronoun used as a direct object indicates the person or thing receiving the action.
2. The markers indicate a distance of 50 yards.
3. A new paragraph indicates a change in topic.
4. In “my mother's coat,” the apostrophe and “s” indicate possession.
• to say or express (something) briefly
1. They have indicated their willingness/desire to cooperate.
2. She indicated [=wrote, said] in her letter that she's planning to arrive next week.
3. He nodded his head to indicate his approval. = He indicated his approval with a nod of his head.
• to make a signal which shows that you are going to turn when you are driving a vehicle
1. You forgot to indicate [=(US) signal] before you made your turn.