This is the 1333rd most frequent Russian word.
указывает
"Указывает" means "indicates" or "points out" in English.
Here, 'указывает' means 'points out' and is used to indicate something or bring one's attention to it.
Инструктор указывает на ошибки в выполнении задачи.
The instructor points out errors in completing the task.
In this context, 'указывает' means 'indicates' and is used for something that shows or specifies information.
Знак указывает направление движения.
The sign indicates the direction of movement.
Here, 'указывает' conveys 'specifies' as it's providing precise details about rules or instructions.