indication

indice, signe

Élément qui montre qu’une situation existe ou que quelque chose pourrait se produire.

En anglais simple : Something that shows that a situation exists or that something may happen.

• Her smile was a good indication.
• The empty shelves gave an indication of rising demand.
• We found no indication that anyone had entered.

Comment l'utiliser : indication of something (His smile was an indication of relief.); indication that… (There is no indication that prices will fall.)

Synonymes : sign, signal, clue

Expressions courantes : an indication of something, early indication, clear indication, give an indication

indication

Maladie, situation ou signe qui justifie le choix d’un traitement particulier.

En anglais simple : A medical condition or sign that gives a reason to use a particular treatment.

• The doctor checked the drug's approved indications.
• Persistent pain can be an indication for further treatment.
• There was no clinical indication for surgery.

Comment l'utiliser : indication for something (Severe bleeding may be an indication for surgery.)

Contraires : contraindication

Expressions courantes : indication for surgery, approved indication, clinical indication