observable indication
[/əbˈzɜrvəbəl ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: observable indications / indicações observáveis
indicação observável
1. A sign, symptom, or evidence that can be perceived or detected through observation, suggesting the presence or existence of something
The fever was an observable indication of the patient's infection.
A febre era uma indicação observável da infecção do paciente.
2. A visible or detectable marker that points to a particular condition, problem, or situation
Dark clouds are an observable indication of approaching rain.
Nuvens escuras são uma indicação observável de chuva se aproximando.
3. In medical or scientific contexts, a perceptible signal that suggests a diagnosis or finding
Elevated blood pressure is an observable indication of cardiovascular stress.
A pressão arterial elevada é uma indicação observável do estresse cardiovascular.
This term is predominantly used in medical, scientific, and formal professional contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'sinal' (sign) is often preferred in casual medical settings, while 'indicação observável' is used in formal documentation and academic writing. In the United States, this phrase is commonly encountered in healthcare, research, and investigative contexts.
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