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indicates on
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "indicates on" is not a valid phrase in English.
To indicate something, you should use the verb "indicate." For example: The data indicates that this trend will continue.
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Dispersion of the signal indicates on its sub-ionospheric origin.
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The band shifting gives the information about bonds strength and indicates on bond strength increasing with the increasing of bands frequency.
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This strongly indicates on one hand, that the nature of the catalyst did not change during photocatalysis, and on the other hand, there is a quantitative adsorption of the phenol red on the surface of the catalyst.
All of this indicates, on the one hand, that though the information-movement provisions marked a clear victory for the big players in the tech industry, the scorecard could be more mixed than it appears.
News & Media
This indicates, on the one hand, that collision risk might be higher when temperature is low due to relatively weak thermal uplifts.
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This indicates on the one hand that these clonal variants are rare in prevalence and on the other hand it indicates that more individuals need to be analyzed in order to see which OTUs are truly unique or shared among countries.
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This indicates on the one hand, a tendency to overestimate the number of shifts when lineages are comparable in size, and on the other hand, problems with Medusa for identifying diversification shifts specific to a low number of species, as showed in the first part.
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Moreover, as the city indicates on the data reports, there is a large margin of error.
News & Media
While Mr. Zhang indicates on the menu that the heat has been tamed in some of the new dishes, I found no indication of this.
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The company indicates on its website it carries out a wide range of activities from his corporate offices in Slough in Berkshire.
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Seroprevalence in yearling sea lions is an accurate indicator of incidence of leptospiral infection for all age classes, and indicates on-going exposure to serovar Pomona between outbreak years.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct form "indicates" or "indicative of". Avoid using "indicates on" as it is not standard English.
Common error
Avoid using the phrase "indicates on". The correct usage is simply "indicates" followed by what is being indicated. For example, instead of "The data indicates on a trend", write "The data indicates a trend".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "indicates on" is grammatically incorrect and functions as an erroneous attempt to connect the verb "indicates" with a preposition. Ludwig AI identifies this as non-standard English.
Frequent in
Science
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News & Media
40%
Formal & Business
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "indicates on" appears in some written content, it is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is simply "indicates". As Ludwig AI points out, using "indicates on" deviates from standard English and should be avoided in professional or academic writing. Instead, use alternatives like "suggests" or "points to" to ensure clarity and grammatical correctness. The analyzed sources show its presence in both scientific and news contexts, however, the prevalence of grammatical errors suggests careful review and correction of such instances is necessary.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
points to
Replaces "indicates on" with a more direct and grammatically correct phrasal verb conveying suggestion or direction.
suggests
Offers a simpler and more common verb to express that something implies a particular fact or situation.
implies
Similar to "suggests", but can carry a slightly stronger sense of logical consequence.
demonstrates
Indicates a clear and convincing showing of something, implying a higher degree of certainty.
reveals
Highlights the unveiling or discovery of something previously unknown.
signifies
Emphasizes the symbolic meaning or importance of something.
is indicative of
A more formal way of saying something serves as a sign or symptom of something else.
bears out
Means to confirm or support something, often through evidence or experience.
attests to
Formally declares or confirms something to be true or genuine.
lends credence to
Suggests that something makes a belief or idea more believable or plausible.
FAQs
Is "indicates on" grammatically correct?
No, "indicates on" is not grammatically correct. The correct form is "indicates". For example, "The study indicates a correlation" is correct.
What is a better alternative to "indicates on"?
How do I use "indicates" in a sentence?
Use "indicates" followed by the thing it is pointing to. For instance, "The data indicates a positive trend" or "This result indicates further investigation is needed".
What is the difference between "indicates" and "is indicative of"?
"Indicates" is a verb, while "is indicative of" is a phrase using an adjective. Both convey a similar meaning, but "is indicative of" is more formal. For example, "The results indicate a problem" versus "The results are indicative of a problem".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested