indicated
Use Indicated in a sentence
dɪˌkeɪt verb (used with object), in·di·cat·ed, in·di·cat·ing.
1.
to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show: His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture.
2.
to point out or point to; direct attention to: to indicate a place on a map.
3.
to show, as by measuring or recording; make known: The thermometer indicates air temperature.
4.
to state or express, especially briefly or in a general way; signal: He indicated his disapproval but did not go into detail.
5.
Medicine/Medical.
a.
(of symptoms) to point out (a particular remedy, treatment, etc.) as suitable or necessary.
b.
to show the presence of (a condition, infection, etc.).
Origin:
1645–55; < Latin indicātus past participle of indicāre to point, make known equivalent to indic- (stem of index) index + -ātus -ate1
1645–55; < Latin indicātus past participle of indicāre to point, make known equivalent to indic- (stem of index) index + -ātus -ate1
Related forms
in·di·cat·a·ble, adjective
in·ter·in·di·cate, verb (used with object), in·ter·in·di·cat·ed, in·ter·in·di·cat·ing.
re·in·di·cate, verb (used with object), re·in·di·cat·ed, re·in·di·cat·ing.
un·in·di·cat·ed, adjective
Synonyms
3. register, reveal, record.
3. register, reveal, record.
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indicate (ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (may take a clause as object) to be or give a sign or symptom of; imply: cold hands indicate a warm heart |
| 2. | to point out or show |
| 3. | (may take a clause as object) to state briefly; suggest: he indicated what his feelings were |
| 4. | (of instruments) to show a reading of: the speedometer indicated 50 miles per hour |
| 5. | (usually passive) to recommend or require: surgery seems to be indicated for this patient |
| [C17: from Latin indicāre to point out, from | |
| 'indicatable | |
| —adj | |
| indicatory | |
| —adj | |
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Example sentences
The researchers also tested two modern teeth to make sure that no false results were indicated.
It turned out that her symptoms indicated organophosphate poisoning due to exposure to insecticide.
It was a fashion of the day, and a part of those tendencies of thought already briefly indicated.
He has recommended they resubmit with a different route, and the company has indicated they intend to resubmit.
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