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indicative

 
 
/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/ adjective

Definition

being a sign that something exists, is true, or will probably happen: indicative of sth The fall in demand is indicative of a broader trend in consumer spending.
[before noun] FINANCE showing how much something will probably cost: indicative budget/cost
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