Indication and Intimation

Indication

Indication noun - A slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation).
Usage example: there are indications that a medical breakthrough in the treatment of the disease is imminent
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Synonyms for Indication

Intimation is a synonym for indication in clue topic. In some cases you can use "Intimation" instead a noun "Indication", when it comes to topics like sign, declaration, evidence. popular alternative

Intimation

Intimation noun - A slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation).
Usage example: the newscaster could not resist giving a slight intimation that the voting was going contrary to predictions
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Synonyms for Intimation

Indication is a synonym for intimation in clue topic. You can use "Indication" instead a noun "Intimation", if it concerns topics such as hint, suggestion. popular alternative

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physical physical indication physical intimation
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