indication

n. [ L. indicatio: cf. F. indication. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Act of pointing out or indicating. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which serves to indicate or point out; mark; token; sign; symptom; evidence. [ 1913 Webster ]

The frequent stops they make in the most convenient places are plain indications of their weariness. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Discovery made; information. Bentley. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Explanation; display. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. (Med.) Any symptom or occurrence in a disease, which serves to direct to suitable remedies. Opposite of contraindication.

Syn. -- Proof; demonstration; sign; token; mark; evidence; signal. [ 1913 Webster ]