indicative of something
Meaning(s)
1. showing or pointing to the fact that something is a certain way
Popularity
Medium
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
the result/outcome was indicative of sth
Analysis
Something which is indicative of something is a sign or indication. Something which is indicative of something else shows, signals or expresses a particular state or behaviour or shows a relationship between one thing and another.
Social Examples (Advance)
- The exam results were indicative of how much emphasis students were putting on science subjects.
- A high temperature, sneezing, headache and body aches are indicative of the flu.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- The outcome of the vote for CEO was indicative of how the board had shifted their thinking over time.
- A slump in tax returns is not necessarily indicative of a weakening economy.