firstindications
nounUK /ˌfɜːst ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃənz/
US /ˌfɝːst ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃənz/
The first signs that show something is happening.
The first indications of spring were tiny green buds on the trees.
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2. The earliest pieces of information suggesting what may happen next.
The first indications suggest the weather will be sunny this weekend.
3. The initial symptoms that show an illness may be starting.
A sore throat and tiredness were the first indications that she was getting sick.
4. The first hints that a plan or change is beginning.
There were first indications that the new park would open in June.