1. physical or mental signs that indicate the presence of a disease or medical condition
Usage: medical
2. signs or indications of the existence of something, especially something undesirable
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The patient reported symptoms of fever and fatigue.
• Common cold symptoms include a runny nose and cough.
• She experienced flu-like symptoms for several days.
• The doctor asked about any unusual symptoms.
• Rising crime rates are symptoms of deeper social problems.
• Economic instability showed symptoms of the underlying crisis.
• These protests are symptoms of widespread dissatisfaction.