indicated
adjectiveUK /ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
US /ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪ.t̬ɪd/
Shown or pointed out as a sign of something.
The dark clouds indicated that rain was coming.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Recommended or advised as suitable.
The doctor said the treatment was indicated for this illness.
3. Marked or pointed to with a gesture.
She indicated the correct answer with her finger.
4. Shown to be necessary or appropriate in a particular situation.
The test results indicated further checks were needed.