indicates

6 definitions • 11 examples

to show, point, or make clear in another way:

Exploratory investigations have indicated large amounts of oil below the sea bed.

[ + question word ] Please indicate which free gift you would like to receive.

[ + (that) ] She indicated to me (that) she didn't want me to say anything.

to show other road users that you intend to turn left or right when you are driving a vehicle

When a device indicates a value or change, it signals it:

The gauge indicates a temperature below freezing.

to suggest something as being suitable:

Antihistamine is indicated for this patient as a treatment for her allergies.

humorous I'm so hot and tired - I think a long cool drink is indicated!

to show or signal a direction or warning, or to make something clear:

[ T ] These statistics might indicate quality problems.

[ + that clause ] She did not move or indicate that she had heard him.

to show something, point to something, or make something clear:

indicate sth to sb Retailers should indicate to the consumer the exact weight of the produce.

The scheme will be subject to the modification indicated in paragraph 7.2 above.

indicate that The report indicates that the new car market has increased by 1.4%.