preliminary indication

Frequency: 6.89.1 per million words

a sign that comes before the main event or final result

indicationADJECTIVE + indication

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preliminary

Examples (10)

  • Preliminary indications are that the tape is authentic.
  • The early survey provided a preliminary indication of public opinion.
  • We've received some preliminary indications that the market is recovering.
  • Her smile was a preliminary indication of her acceptance.
  • These initial findings give a preliminary indication of the project's potential.
  • The weather forecast gave a preliminary indication of a storm approaching.
  • A slight tremor was a preliminary indication of the impending earthquake.
  • The drop in sales offered a preliminary indication of deeper economic troubles.
  • Is there any preliminary indication of the election results?
  • The doctor looked for any preliminary indication of a serious condition.