be an indication

Frequency: 7.814.0 per million words

to function as a sign of something

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Examples (10)

  • It was a fair indication of what was to come.
  • Rising interest rates were an outward indication of the change in government attitude to economic controls.
  • The comments made by management may be taken as an indication of how they felt about their workers.
  • This is an indication to drivers who break the law that they will be punished.
  • All the indications are that she will make a full recovery.
  • Preliminary indications are that the tape is authentic.
  • There's every indication that the operation has been a success.
  • Her silence was a clear indication of her disapproval.
  • The sudden drop in temperature is a strong indication of an approaching storm.
  • These early signs could be an indication that the economy is recovering.