Both Uses of
indicate
in
Treasure Island
- The other, a mere blur of light upon the darkness, indicated the position of the anchored ship.†
Chpt 22 *
- As for that swab, he's good and dead, he is," he added, indicating the man with the red cap.†
Chpt 25
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).