indication
/ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/noun
1- a sign or piece of information that indicates something指示; 标志, 标示; 表示：
the visit was an indication of the improvement in relations between the countries.
这次访问标志着两国间关系的改善。
1.1
- a reading given by a gauge or meter（仪表的）读数。
1.2
- a symptom that suggests certain medical treatment is necessary指征：
heavy bleeding is a common indication for hysterectomy.
大出血是决定是否做子宫切除术的常见指征。