Indikaation

Indikaation is a term used in certain linguistic and technical contexts to denote the act or process of indicating something through signs, signals, or cues. In broad use, it refers to any signal that points to a state, condition, or action. The term is a neologism or rarely used outside specific communities, and its exact meaning can vary by domain.

Etymology and formation: Indikaation appears to be formed from the verb indicate with the -ation nominal suffix, and it mirrors similar forms such as indication and indikasjon in other languages. It is not a standard medical or design term, but some writers adopt it to emphasize the signaling aspect of a statement or action.

Usage and domains: In linguistics and communication theory, indikaation can describe the signaling role of utterances or symbols that suggest a particular interpretation or response. In medicine, some writers may use indikaation as an alternative spelling or nonstandard synonym for indication, meaning a valid reason to perform a procedure. In design and data visualization, it can refer to a visual cue that directs attention or suggests a course of action.

Examples: The chart's color change serves as indikaation that the threshold has been exceeded. The analyst notes an indikaation signal triggering a protocol.

See also and related terms: indication, indicator, indication (medical), indikasjon, indikator.