Indicated

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtɪd/

Definitions of indicated

verb to point out or show something

Example Sentences

A1 She indicated that she was hungry by rubbing her stomach.

A2 The map indicated the location of the nearest gas station.

B1 The survey results indicated a high level of satisfaction among customers.

B2 The doctor indicated that the patient needed to undergo further tests.

C1 The sudden drop in stock prices indicated a possible economic downturn.

C2 The subtle changes in his behavior indicated a shift in his attitude towards the project.

adjective showing or suggesting something

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher indicated the correct answer with a green checkmark.

A2 The map indicated the location of the nearest gas station.

B1 The survey results indicated a high level of satisfaction among customers.

B2 The data indicated a strong correlation between the two variables.

C1 The report indicated a need for further investigation into the matter.

C2 The evidence indicated a clear pattern of fraudulent activity.

Examples of indicated in a Sentence

formal The data indicated a significant increase in sales for the third quarter.

informal She indicated that she would be late to the meeting.

slang He indicated that he was down to hang out later.

figurative The dark clouds indicated an approaching storm.

Grammatical Forms of indicated

past tense

indicated

plural

indicates

present tense

indicate

future tense

will indicate

perfect tense

have indicated

continuous tense

indicating

singular

indicates

positive degree

indicated

infinitive

to indicate

gerund

indicating

participle

indicated

Origin and Evolution of indicated

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'indicated' originated from the Latin word 'indicatus', which is the past participle of 'indicāre' meaning to point out or to declare.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'indicated' has retained its original meaning of pointing out or showing something, but it has also come to be used in a more general sense of suggesting or implying something.