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Entry 5 senses Webster, 1913

Indication

/ĭnˌ-dək-āsh'-ən/ · In·di·ca·tion · IPA /ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
01 n. Act of pointing out or indicating.
  1. 1.
    Act of pointing out or indicating.
  2. 2.
    That which serves to indicate or point out; mark; token; sign; symptom; evidence.
    “The frequent stops they make in the most convenient places are plain indications of their weariness.” Addison.
  3. 3.
    Discovery made; information.
  4. 4.
    Explanation; display.[Obs.]
  5. 5.
    Any symptom or occurrence in a disease, which serves to direct to suitable remedies. Opposite of contraindication.(Med.)