Definitions

indication

[in-di-key-shuhn] / ˌɪn dɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

evidence, clue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

explanation expression gesture hint implication inkling manifestation omen proof reminder sign signal suggestion symptom trace warning

STRONG

adumbration attestation augury auspice cue earnest forewarning index intimation mark nod note notion pledge portent preamble prefiguration prognostic prolegomenon show signifier telltale token vestige wind wink

WEAK

indicia significant

Antonyms

WEAK

misinformation

Example Sentences

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Previously protected by European law, the pies now fall under the UK Geographical Indication scheme which protects the geographic names of registered food, drink and agricultural products.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2022

It is also proving to be “black gold” for some of its once-impoverished farmers, thanks in part to Kampot pepper last year being awarded a Protected Geographical Indication by the European Union.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2017

In 2010, the Cambodian government accorded Kampot pepper Geographical Indication status, linking the spice to its origins and giving it a certain panache.

From New York Times • Feb. 19, 2015

Indication of a species in an extinction vortex: the ocellated turkey on the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico.

From Scientific American • Jan. 16, 2013

Black wattle : Kile-yung : Acacia : Indication of good soil--produces gum.

From Discoveries in Australia, Volume 2 Discoveries in Australia; with an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, in The Years 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43. By Command of the Lords Commissioners Of the Admiralty. Also a Narrative of Captain Owen Stanley's Visits To the Islands in the Arafura Sea by Stokes, John Lort

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