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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.
indication
A sign or clue that points to a particular situation or a future development.
Die fallenden Aktienkurse sind eine Indikation für eine bevorstehende Wirtschaftskrise.
The falling stock prices are an indication of an impending economic crisis.
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.
hint / notice
Both words can be connected with a situation or an examination. A Hinweis refers generally to the specific information or observation; an Indikation is a professionally assessed reason that supports a particular medical measure. Use “Hinweis” in general conversation and “Indikation” in a medical context.
Der starke Schmerz war für die Ärztin eine Indikation für eine weitere Untersuchung.
To the doctor, the severe pain was an indication for further examination.
Der starke Schmerz war ein Hinweis auf eine mögliche Verletzung.
The severe pain was a sign of a possible injury.
