early warning

British

noun

advance notice of some impending event or development

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RAF Fylingdales provides a continuous ballistic missile early warning service to the UK and US governments, with about 320 service personnel, Ministry of Defence Police and civilian staff working at the site.

From BBC

Dozens of aerial tankers, including the KC-135, would likely refuel fighters, bombers and support aircraft, such as helicopters, or early warning radar planes, such as the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System and E-2 advanced early warning aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal

The innovation could eventually allow doctors to identify early warning signs of cancer and other diseases through a routine blood draw.

From Science Daily

But the stocks most recommended by the best-performing investment newsletters provide some early warning signals.

From MarketWatch

The government said it would keep enhancing its surveillance and early warning systems to alert people when new drugs emerged.

From BBC

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