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indicating vs indicated

Both 'indicating' and 'indicated' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Indicating' is the present participle form of the verb 'indicate' and is used when something is currently showing or suggesting something. 'Indicated' is the past tense or past participle form of 'indicate' and is used when something has already shown or suggested something.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

indicating

This is correct. 'Indicating' is the present participle form of the verb 'indicate' and is used when something is currently showing or suggesting something.

You can use 'indicating' when you want to describe something that is currently showing or suggesting a particular idea, fact, or situation.

Alternatives:

  • showing
  • suggesting
  • pointing to

indicated

This is correct. 'Indicated' is the past tense or past participle form of the verb 'indicate' and is used when something has already shown or suggested something.

You can use 'indicated' when you want to describe something that has already shown or suggested a particular idea, fact, or situation.

Alternatives:

  • showed
  • suggested
  • pointed to

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