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| in·di·cate [ índi kàyt ] (past and past participle in·di·cat·ed, present participle in·di·cat·ing, 3rd person present singular in·di·cates) |
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1. point to something: to point something out or point to something
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2. show existence or truth of something: to be or provide a sign, signal, or symptom that something exists or is true
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3. register measurement: to register a measurement, e.g. of speed or temperature
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4. show what somebody thinks or intends: to state or show an opinion, feeling, instruction, or intention, especially briefly or indirectly
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5. show what should be done: to make somebody think that something should be done or used
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usually used in the passive
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  In a case like this, a firm approach is indicated.
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6. medicine show presence of disease: to point out the presence of, or remedy for, a disease or syndrome
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| [Early 17th century. < Latin indicat-, past participle of indicare "point toward, show" < dicare "proclaim"] |
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