show
1 to show that sth is true or exists:
[VN] Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy. * A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice. * The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. * [Vthat] Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. * [V] Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames. [also Vwh-]
suggest
2 to be a sign of sth; to show that sth is possible or likely:
[VN] A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day. * [Vthat] Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power.
mention
3 ~ sth (to sb) to mention sth, especially in an indirect way:
[V(that)] In a key speech, the Queen indicated (that) she was willing to pay tax. * [VN] During our meeting, he indicated his willingness to cooperate. [also Vwh-]
point to
4 ~ sb/sth (to sb) to make sb notice sb/sth, especially by pointing or moving your head:
[VN] She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us. * 'What are they doing here?' he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway. * [Vwh-] He indicated where the furniture was to go. [also Vthat]
give information
5 [VN] to represent information without using words:
The results are indicated in Table 2.
6 to give information in writing:
[VN] You are allowed 20kgs of baggage unless indicated otherwise on your ticket. * As indicated above, this chapter deals with the practical implications of the research. * [Vwh-] Please indicate clearly which colour you require.
show measurement
7 (of an instrument for measuring things) to show a particular measurement:
[VN] When the temperature gauge indicates 90ｰF or more, turn off the engine. [also Vwh-]
in vehicle
8 (BrE) to show that your vehicle is going to change direction, by using lights or your arm:
[V] Always indicate before moving into another lane. * [VN] He indicated left and then turned right. [also V(that)]
be recommended
9 [VN] [usuallypassive] (formal) to be necessary or recommended:
A course of chemotherapy was indicated.
