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indication
In medicine, the reason or necessity for carrying out a particular diagnostic or therapeutic measure.
Bei dieser Diagnose besteht eine klare Indikation für eine Operation.
With this diagnosis, there is a clear indication for surgery.
Nouns ending in '-tion' are always feminine in German ('die'). They often come from Latin and usually belong to formal or scientific language.
Die aktuelle Situation ist eine klare Indikation für Handlungsbedarf.
The current situation is a clear indication that action is needed.
The word 'Indikation' (indication) is almost always used with the preposition 'für' and the accusative. It describes what something points to or what something is necessary for.
Die Untersuchungsergebnisse sind eine Indikation für eine sofortige Behandlung.
The examination results are an indication for immediate treatment.
In this meaning, 'Indikation' (indication) is a technical term from medicine. It is used almost exclusively by doctors and in medical texts.
Laut dem Arzt besteht keine Indikation für ein Antibiotikum.
According to the doctor, there is no indication for an antibiotic.
Even in the general meaning 'Anzeichen' (sign), 'Indikation' (indication) is a formal word. You find it mainly in written language, for example in newspaper articles or scientific reports.
Die hohe Nachfrage ist eine positive Indikation für die Wirtschaft.
The high demand is a positive indication for the economy.
reason / ground
'der Grund' and 'die Indikation' can both explain why something is done. 'der Grund' is general and works in almost all areas of life. 'die Indikation' is a technical term from medicine. It means the medical reason or necessity for an examination or treatment. That is why in everyday life you are more likely to say 'Grund', but in doctor's letters, hospitals, or conversations about treatments, 'Indikation' is more likely. The important point is: not every reason is an indication, only a medically justified reason for a measure.
Für die Operation gibt es nach Aussage der Ärztin eine klare Indikation.
According to the doctor, there is a clear indication for the operation.
Nach dem Gespräch verstand der Kunde den Grund für die Änderung.
After the conversation, the customer understood the reason for the change.