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as indicated — as shown, pointed out, or made clear previously

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: as shown, pointed out, or made clear previously

Pronunciation (IPA): /æz ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/

Example Sentences

  • The treasure map said 'Walk 50 steps north as indicated by the angry squirrel statue.'
  • Please submit your report by Friday as indicated in the email.
  • The emergency exit is located as indicated by the glowing green sign that's probably older than you.

as indicated

ADVERB

[/æz ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/]

as shown, pointed out, or made clear previously

a construction foreman points to specific measurements on architectural blueprints spread across a table. Workers around him nod and begin positioning steel beams exactly where the plans show they should go. The blueprints clearly mark precise locations with arrows and reference points. Each worker moves to their designated position following the marked instructions from the drawings. Other crew members check their tools and equipment against the specification requirements. The safety supervisor ensures everyone wears helmets and gear matching the posted safety guidelines.  workers acting as indicated by the previously established plans and instructions
💡 Concept

a construction foreman points to specific measurements on architectural blueprints spread across a table. Workers around him nod and begin positioning steel beams exactly where the plans show they should go. The blueprints clearly mark precise locations with arrows and reference points. Each worker moves to their designated position following the marked instructions from the drawings. Other crew members check their tools and equipment against the specification requirements. The safety supervisor ensures everyone wears helmets and gear matching the posted safety guidelines. workers acting as indicated by the previously established plans and instructions

As indicated, she stays dedicated to the complicated
🎵 Rhyme

As indicated, she stays dedicated to the complicated

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/æz ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/æz ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/

🌳Etymology

Rootindicate
Suffix--d

Origin

The word 'indicate' derives from Latin 'indicatus', the past participle of 'indicare', meaning 'to point out' or 'to make known'. The term originally conveyed the act of directing attention to something, as if pointing with a finger to reveal or show clearly.

Breakdown

in- (in, into) + dicare (to declare, point out), where 'dicare' relates to 'dicere' (to speak, say). The prefix 'in-' intensifies the action of directing or pointing toward something specific.

🎵Rhyme

dedicated
complicated
icated

🔗Collocations

as indicated above
as indicated below
as indicated in the chart
as indicated by the results
proceed as indicated
complete as indicated

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The treasure map said 'Walk 50 steps north as indicated by the angry squirrel statue.'”

“Please submit your report by Friday as indicated in the email.”

😄 Fun example

“The emergency exit is located as indicated by the glowing green sign that's probably older than you.”

“Sales increased by 15% last quarter, as indicated in the quarterly report.”

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