Indicating

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of indicating

verb to show or suggest something

Example Sentences

A1 She pointed at the sign, indicating the direction to go.

A2 The teacher used hand gestures, indicating that the students should be quiet.

B1 The data on the chart is indicating a positive trend in sales.

B2 The results of the experiment are indicating a possible link between the two variables.

C1 The survey results are indicating a shift in consumer preferences.

C2 The evidence presented in the court case is indicating the defendant's guilt.

adjective serving as a sign or indication of something

Example Sentences

A1 The arrow on the map is indicating the direction to the nearest gas station.

A2 The teacher pointed to the board, indicating the correct answer.

B1 The doctor's notes were filled with symbols indicating the patient's condition.

B2 The data on the graph is indicating a positive trend in sales.

C1 The weather forecast is indicating a high chance of rain tomorrow.

C2 The survey results are indicating a shift in consumer preferences.

Examples of indicating in a Sentence

formal The data is indicating a strong correlation between the two variables.

informal Her facial expression was indicating that she was not impressed.

slang The text message he sent was indicating that he was not happy with the situation.

figurative The storm clouds gathering in the sky were indicating trouble ahead.

Grammatical Forms of indicating

past tense

indicated

plural

indicating

comparative

more indicating

superlative

most indicating

present tense

indicates

future tense

will indicate

perfect tense

has indicated

continuous tense

is indicating

singular

indicating

positive degree

indicate

infinitive

to indicate

gerund

indicating

participle

indicating

Origin and Evolution of indicating

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'indicating' originates from the Latin word 'indicare', which means to point out or to show.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'indicating' has retained its original meaning of pointing out or showing, but has also come to be used in a wider context to signify suggesting or implying something.