indicating

transitive verb indicated, indicating

1. to direct attention to; point to or point out; show
2. to be or give a sign, token, or indication of; signify; betoken: fever indicates illness
3. to show the need for; call for; make necessary: a fabric for which dry cleaning is indicated
4. to point to as the required treatment: bed rest is indicated
5. to express briefly or generally: to indicate guidelines for action