Indicate

/ɪnˈdɪkeɪt/

Definitions

  1. (v.) To point out or show something indirectly or by inference.
    The contract indicates the buyer's obligations clearly.
  2. (v.) To state or express as a sign or symptom.
    The evidence indicates a breach of duty.

Forms

  • indicates
  • indicated
  • indicating

Commentary

Often used in legal writing to suggest implications without asserting direct facts.

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