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The definition of an intimation is a hint.

(noun)

An example of an intimation is a person's hint that she does not want to date her partner any longer.

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See intimation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of intimating
a formal announcement or declaration: now chiefly in law
a hint; indirect suggestion

Origin: ME intimacion < OFr intimation < LL intimatio

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