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indicating

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/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/ · in-di-cat-ing

to point out or show something as a sign or evidence.

Meanings

verbformal

to point out or show something as a sign or evidence.

کسی چیز کو اشارہ کرنا یا ظاہر کرنا بطور علامت یا ثبوت۔

ظاہر کرنا

zahīr karna

Synonyms

signifyshowpoint outظاہر کرنااشارہ کرنابتانا

Antonyms

concealhideignoreچھپانادبانانظر انداز کرنا

Common Collocations

  • indicating a direction
  • indicating a problem
  • indicating symptoms

Example Sentences

The sign is indicating the direction of the nearest gas station.

یہ نشان قریب ترین پٹرول پمپ کی سمت ظاہر کر رہا ہے۔

Yeh nishān qareeb tareen petrol pump ki simt zahīr kar raha hai.

The data is indicating a significant increase in temperature.

معلومات درجہ حرارت میں نمایاں اضافے کا اشارہ دے رہی ہیں۔

Malūmāt darjah harārat mein numāyān izāfay ka ishāra de rahi hain.

Her tone was indicating that she was not pleased.

اس کی آواز ظاہر کر رہی تھی کہ وہ خوش نہیں تھی۔

Us ki āwāz zahīr kar rahi thi ke woh khush nahīn thi.

Easily Confused With

indicating vs. indicating:While both words sound the same, they may refer to different contexts or uses.

Word Family

indicate
verbظاہر کرنا
indication
nounعلامت
indicator
nounاشارے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of point indicators like arrows that show the way.

Imagine a signpost pointing to various destinations.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کہاں وہ لوگ جو اپنا اشارہ دیتے، خود کو ہی سب پر ظاہر کرتے،

Kahān woh log jo apnā ishāra dete, Khud ko hi sab par zahīr karte.

Where are those people who give their indication, They make themselves apparent to all.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چور کی داڑھی میں تکا

Chor ki dārhī mein takā

A thief's beard indicates guilt.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "indicare" — to point out

First known use: 15th century

The English word 'indicate' has evolved from the Latin 'indicare', which means to point out or show.