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A positive indication (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nod

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This might be a double definition.

'a positive' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'indication' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for nod that I've seen before include "Gesture of agreement" , "may get gesture of approval" , "Indicate agreement (or sleepiness!)" , "Affirmative action?" , "Go to sleep in this land" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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