1point out; show:dotted lines indicate the text’s margins
be a sign of; strongly suggest:sales indicate a growing market for such art [with clause]:his tone indicated that he didn’t hold out much hope
mention indirectly or briefly:the president indicated his willingness to use force against the rebels
direct attention to (someone or something) by means of a gesture:he indicated Cindy with a brief nod of the head
(of a gauge or meter) register a reading of (a quantity, dimension, etc.):an external tube is used to indicate fluid level
2suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action:treatment for shock may be indicated
3 [no object]British (of a driver or motor vehicle) signal an intention to change lanes or turn using an indicator:Cal indicated and moved across the roadone car had indicated left but pulled out in front of him
