in·di·ca·tion 
(ĭn′dĭ-kāshən)
(ĭn′dĭ-kāshən)n.
1. The act of indicating: His indication of refusal came in the form of a frown.
2. Something that serves to indicate; a sign: indications of an economic recovery.
3. Something indicated as necessary or expedient: Bed rest is usually the indication for flu cases.
4. The information indicated by a measuring instrument.