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Meaning of the word indicating in English

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indicating

Verb

1.

point out; show.

Example:
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dotted lines indicate the text's margins
Synonym:
designatespecifystipulateshow
2.

suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.

Example:
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the treatment is likely to be indicated in severely depressed patients
Synonym:
advisabledesirablerecommendedsuggesteddesiredpreferablebestsensiblewiseprudentappropriatesuitablehelpfulusefuleffectiveadvantageousbeneficialvaluableprofitablegainfulnecessaryneededrequiredessential
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