indicatev. t.[L. indicatus, p. p. of indicare to indicate; pref. in- in + dicare to proclaim; akin to dicere to say. See Diction, and cf. Indict, Indite.]()1. To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.()That turns and turns to indicate
From what point blows the weather. (Cowper.)2. (Med.) To show or manifest by symptoms; to point to as the proper remedies; as, great prostration of strength indicates the use of stimulants. Opposite of contraindicate.()3. (Mach.) To investigate the condition or power of, as of steam engine, by means of an indicator.()()