first indication

noun phrase

Meaning

The earliest sign, clue, or piece of evidence that suggests something is about to happen or is true.

Examples

The sudden drop in temperature was the first indication that winter had arrived.
His silence was the first indication that he disagreed with the proposal.

Synonyms: sign, clue, hint, omen, harbinger

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first indication

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /fɜːrst ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

The earliest sign, clue, or piece of evidence that suggests something is about to happen or is true.

Examples

The sudden drop in temperature was the first indication that winter had arrived.
His silence was the first indication that he disagreed with the proposal.
The small cracks in the wall were the first indication of a structural problem.

Synonyms of first indication

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