indication

noun

1. 1

   a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument

   he could not believe the meter reading

   the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm

2. 2

   something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary

   there were indications that it was time to leave

3. 3

   something that serves to indicate or suggest

   an indication of foul play

   indications of strain

4. 4

   (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure

   the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics

5. 5

   the act of indicating or pointing out by name