“a definite trend”

Although the analyses showed a definite trend toward favoring the use of cryoablation than the microwave ablation in terms of freedom from AF, the results were statistically marginal.

A definite trend of improvement across the 3 months of the intervention was shown across the eight taught TC sessions.

On evaluating these trials, a definite trend of limitations is evident which probably played a crucial role in undermining some of the studies.