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classifications indicate that
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "classifications indicate that" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing the results or findings from a classification system or study that suggests certain conclusions or trends. Example: "The recent study on animal behavior classifications indicate that certain species exhibit more social interactions than previously thought."
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These classifications indicate that they are both quite rich (dense); NGC 869 is the richer of the pair.
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Overall, the functional classifications indicate that lung lipid metabolism is closely associated with lung development and is required for various stress responses.
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Both classifications indicate that about half of the vertebrate reactions are predicted to have a pre-eukaryotic origin (i.e. universal reactions, according to our definition – see Methods), forming the previously reported extensive conserved core of metabolic enzymes common to archaea, bacteria and eukaryotes [ 15, 18] (Table 1).
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Collectively, these classifications indicate that DAF-16A plays an important role in regulating 93% of DAF-16A/F target genes ("DAF-16A specific," "redundant," "shared A > F," and "shared A = F" categories; 371/399 genes), whereas DAF-16F strongly influences the expression of just over 30% of target genes ("DAF-16F specific," redundant, "shared F > A," and shared A = F categories; 123/399 genes).
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However, the fact that there are numerous classifications indicates that no classification perfectly correlates with the radiological picture and symptomatology of the patient, and there is also significant inter-observer variability [27].
The high specificity for all classifications indicated that the goal of generating a conservative estimate of the burden of respiratory illness by keeping false positives to a minimum had been achieved.
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Comparative analysis of GO classifications indicated that the same type of genes, but not necessary the same genes, were involved in extracellular matrix (ECM) mineralization of both cell lines.
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More importantly, we were able to assign a number of these unigenes to a wide range of GO categories and COG classifications, indicating that diverse transcripts are involved in the cold response and which are represented in the sequence data of this species, and also reflecting the complexity of differential low temperature signal transcription in L. lancifolium.
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Experiments on synthetic data as well as real data generated from a challenging application namely visual objects classification indicate that the proposed approach has merits and provides promising results.
However, numerous limitations of land cover classification indicate that the utilization of classified thematic maps in landscape pattern analysis is questionable and may even lead to large errors in subsequent analyses.
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Parameters like average frequency (AF) and the rise angle of the waveforms, which are used for cracking mode classification, indicate that the post peak behavior of specimens with chemically treated fibers is more closely related to matrix cracking, while untreated exhibit clear shear behavior due to pull-out.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "classifications indicate that", ensure that the classifications are well-defined and the evidence supporting the indication is clear.
Common error
Avoid using "classifications indicate that" to make overly broad or definitive claims when the classifications are based on limited data or preliminary analysis.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "classifications indicate that" serves as a connector to introduce an inference or conclusion derived from a system of categorization. It bridges the established classifications with the subsequent implications. This aligns with Ludwig's examples, where classifications lead to certain indications.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "classifications indicate that" is a phrase used to present conclusions derived from a classification system, as supported by Ludwig. It is most commonly found in formal and scientific contexts. While grammatically correct, the phrase appears relatively rarely in diverse sources. Alternatives include phrases like "categorizations suggest that" or "classifications imply that", depending on the desired nuance. When using this phrase, ensure that the classifications are well-defined and the conclusions are appropriately supported by evidence.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
categorizations suggest that
Changes the verb from "indicate" to "suggest", implying a less definitive conclusion.
classifications imply that
Replaces "indicate" with "imply", similar in meaning but focusing on a logical consequence.
categorizations reveal that
Substitutes "indicate" with "reveal", suggesting a disclosure of previously unknown information.
the classifications show that
Uses "show" instead of "indicate", providing a more direct and visual sense of evidence.
the data classifications point to
Adds "data" to emphasize empirical support and changes "indicate" to "point to", implying direction.
the taxonomy suggests that
Replaces "classifications" with "taxonomy", useful when referring to a biological or structured categorization and uses "suggests" to soften the claim.
these classifications demonstrate that
Replaces "indicate" with "demonstrate", showing a clear and convincing effect.
these categorizations evidence that
Substitutes "indicate" with "evidence", highlighting supporting data.
the categories determined that
Changes the structure to emphasize the categories as the determining factor.
the established classes determine that
Uses "determine" instead of "indicate", suggesting a final and conclusive assessment.
FAQs
How can I use "classifications indicate that" in a sentence?
Use "classifications indicate that" to introduce a conclusion drawn from a categorization process. For example, "The disease classifications indicate that early detection improves survival rates."
What are some alternatives to "classifications indicate that"?
You can use alternatives like "categorizations suggest that", "classifications imply that", or "categorizations reveal that" depending on the context.
Is it better to use "classifications indicate that" or "classifications show that"?
"Classifications indicate that" and "classifications show that" are similar, but "classifications show that" suggests a more direct and visual demonstration, while "classifications indicate that" implies a reasoned conclusion.
What's the difference between "classifications indicate that" and "classifications determine that"?
"Classifications indicate that" suggests that categories point towards a conclusion, while "classifications determine that" suggests that the categories themselves establish a definitive outcome. The former is an implication; the latter, a determination.
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Ludwig's wrap-up
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Real-world application tested