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indicating

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɪndəˌkeɪtɪŋ// UK //ˈɪndɪkˌeɪtɪŋ// in·di·cat·ing

v. showing or pointing to something so that others notice it. You use this when a sign, a person, or a piece of information makes something clear.

v. pointing out or showing something; serving as a sign or symptom of a particular fact or condition. Often used to introduce a clause or a direct object that represents a finding or observation.


SIMPLE

The red light is indicating that the battery is low.

CONTEXTUAL

Recent data is indicating a significant shift in consumer behavior toward sustainable products.

COMPLEX

The witness provided testimony indicating that the defendant was not present at the scene, which fundamentally altered the direction of the legal proceedings.

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The verb is transitive and frequently takes a 'that' clause or a direct noun phrase as an object.

Pitfall

The map is indicating to the northThe map is indicating the northIndicate is a transitive verb and does not require the preposition 'to' before its object.

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