All 4 Uses of
indicate
in
Childhood's End
- Moreover, Karellen took no action against those responsible, or even indicated that he had known of the attack.†
Chpt 2 *
- Perhaps they found it physically uncomfortable on Earth, for their size, and the existence of their wings, indicated that they came from a world of much lower gravity.†
Chpt 6
- Sometimes, indeed —since there was no pause to indicate the end of one word and the beginning of the next-the entire message was meaningless until it was complete and Ruth had read it back.†
Chpt 8
- Beyond this island"-his gesture indicated, and rejected, the rest of the globe-"I fear that the human race has lost its initiative.†
Chpt 17
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).