manifestations

Manifestations refer to outward signs, forms, or expressions of something that may be hidden or internal. From Latin manifestus, meaning obvious, the term has been used across disciplines to denote observable evidence of an underlying state or process.

In medicine, clinical manifestations describe the signs and symptoms by which a disease presents. They guide diagnosis and management and can be objective (fever, rash) or subjective (pain, fatigue).

In philosophy and science, manifestations are appearances of properties or phenomena. The distinction between manifestation and underlying cause or mechanism is central to interpretation and measurement.

In psychology and culture, manifestations can refer to observable behaviors or experiences that indicate mental states, or to public expressions such as demonstrations or rallies.

In information technology, a manifest lists components, permissions, and resources required by a software program; manifestations include the resulting artifacts and configurations.

They highlight the distinction between appearance and underlying reality in diverse domains.