indication

outward, visual, visible

The red light on the smoke detector is a visible indication that the battery needs replacing.

be, constitute, serve as

The rise in online shopping is a clear indication that consumer habits are changing rapidly.

have

The doctor found no indication that the patient's condition would improve without surgery.

give (sb), provide (sb with)

The doctor's test results provided us with a clear indication of what was causing the problem.

find, see

There was no indication that she had ever been to Paris before yesterday's conversation.

regard sth as, see sth as, take sth as

His sudden silence was regarded as an indication that he disagreed with the decision.

show sth, suggest sth

Early signs suggest that the new policy will be popular with most employees.

amid ~s of

The company announced layoffs amid indications of serious financial trouble.

~ as to

There was little indication as to why the company decided to close the office suddenly.

~ to

The teacher's comments were a clear indication to the students that they needed to study harder.

(all) the indications are that

All the indications are that the company will announce job cuts next month.

there is every indication that

There is every indication that the new restaurant will become popular with local families.