All 3 Uses of
indicate
in
1984 by Orwell
- The only real clue lay in the words 'refs unpersons', which indicated that Withers was already dead.†
p. 45..8 *
- With a brief movement of the hand he indicated Ampleforth.†
p. 232..1
- With a small gesture the officer indicated the skull-faced man.†
p. 236..4
Definition:
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(indicate) to show (point out, demonstrate, express, or suggest)editor's notes: The meaning of suggest is less common, but not unusual--especially in the past tense in medicine. For example, "Medication is indicated for someone with her blood pressure."
The form, indicator can refer to many different kinds of things including intentional signals (such as a turn indicator), gauges (such as one that indicates pressure), or a measurement (such as an economic or chemical indicator).