be an indication
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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.