indication
noun
uk/ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ us [ C or U ]
a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen:
an indication that There are few indications that the economy is on an upswing.
an indication of sth The fact that she is being kept in a leadership role is an indication of how important she is to the company.
a fair/good indication The price of a product is generally a fair indication of its quality.
[ C ]
a suitable action that is suggested by something:
The indication from the trade figures is to reduce stock by at least 30%.