1.   A better indicator, in his view, would be to combine absolute size with relative performance.

2.   He found that the use of this weighting factor gave a better indicator of quality than the numbers of citations or of the numbers of papers published.

3.   The CRP concentration is also a better indicator of acute appendicitis than the white blood cell count.

4.   Although computers generate profiles of potential smugglers, experienced inspectors say that instincts, tips and detective work are better indicators.

5.   A better indicator might come tonight, when the Suns visit the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center.

6.   A better indicator for evaluating an international fund is its weighting in each country, particularly Japan and the emerging markets, Ms. Paluch advised.

7.   A better indicator, he adds, is watching how people handle every-day situations.

8.   A better indicator, he said, is the financial and emotional stability of a family.

9.   A quick turnaround is a better indicator of what management really thinks than any reality-impaired mission statement.

10.   But a better indicator might be their recent performance.