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intimation

Intimation (noun) means a hint; an indirect suggestion.

noun
1
A hint; an indirect suggestion.
2
The act of intimating.
3
Announcement; declaration.
4
The thing intimated.
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Etymology

From Middle French intimation, from Latin intimatio. By surface analysis, intimate + -ion.

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What is the meaning of intimation?

"intimation" (noun) means a hint; an indirect suggestion.

What are the different meanings of intimation?

"intimation" has 3 main meanings: 1. A hint; an indirect suggestion; 2. The act of intimating; 3. Announcement; declaration.

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