In`di*ca"tion (?), n. [L.
indicatio: cf. F. indication.]
1. Act of pointing out or
indicating.
2. That which serves to indicate or point
out; mark; token; sign; symptom; evidence.
The frequent stops they make in the most convenient
places are plain indications of their weariness.
Addison.
3. Discovery made; information.
Bentley.
4. Explanation; display. [Obs.]
Bacon.
5. (Med.) Any symptom or occurrence in
a disease, which serves to direct to suitable remedies.
Syn. -- Proof; demonstration; sign; token; mark; evidence;
signal.