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Common collocations with indication in American Collocation

indication nouncountable/uncountable

US/ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

clear

clear
definite
obvious

There are clear indications that some equipment manufacturers are aware of the need for change in design.

happening at the beginning of a process

early
initial
preliminary

Early indications are promising.

strong

firm
good
positive
strong

Often, the initial response of a cancer to radiotherapy is a good indication of how successful the treatment will be.

first

first

The first indication of the apparent success of this strategy came in October 1982.

accurate

accurate
precise
reliable

It is recognised that few students regard their exam performance as an accurate indication of their ability.

not exact

approximate
broad
general
rough
vague

Cast and crew were legally obliged to keep plot details absolutely confidential except for the vaguest indications about how the story would evolve.

quite good

fair

The pictures were taken a short while ago and are a fair indication of the overall condition of the car.

slight

slight

Today, the building gives not the slightest indication of its former history.

using only a few words

brief

Only a brief indication of the progress of the patient will be given.

useful

useful

The results of the survey provided a useful indication as to which methods of recycling are used most by householders.

not much

little

There is little indication at the moment that market conditions will change.

some

some

There is some indication of positive effects from these changes in employment law.