Theimplicationsof something are the things that are likely to happen as a result.
The Attorney General was aware of the political implications of his decision to prosecute. [+ of]
The low level of current investment has serious implications for future economicgrowth. [+ for]
Synonyms: consequence, result, development, ramification More Synonyms of implication
2. countable noun
Theimplication of a statement, event, or situation is what it implies or suggests is the case.
The implication was obvious: vote for us or it will be very embarrassing for you.
See by implication
3. See also implicate
More Synonyms of implication
implication in British English
(ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act of implicating or the state of being implicated
2.
something that is implied; suggestion
the implication of your silence is that you're bored
3. logic
a.
the operator that forms a sentence from two given sentences and corresponds to the English if … then …
b.
a sentence so formed. Usually written p→q or p⊃q, where p and q are the component sentences, it is true except when p (the antecedent) is true and q (the consequent) is false
c.
the relation between such sentences
Derived forms
implicational (ˌimpliˈcational)
adjective
implication in American English
(ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən)
noun
1.
an implicating or being implicated
2.
an implying or being implied
3.
a.
something implied, from which an inference may be drawn
b. Logic
a formal relationship between two propositions such that if the first is true then the second is necessarily or logically true
Word origin
ME implicacioun < L implicatio
COBUILD Collocations
implication
ethical implications
far-reaching implications
important implications
long-term implications
moral implications
negative implications
practical implications
serious implications
wider implications
Examples of 'implication' in a sentence
implication
The potential financial implications of our lengthening lives are terrifying.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But both parties will need to consider the implications.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
He said that there were obvious security implications.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Yet it's easy to see how these seemingly harmless perceptions have wider implications.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
That would have serious implications for Labour.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are heavy implications to consider here, though.
The Sun (2016)
I am deeply worried for my safety and there are wider implications.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The alternative would be to provide a much larger head office, with the huge financial implications that brings.
Computing (2010)
Such disputes occur frequently in music, but this has particular significance as a test case with profound implications for the US publishing industry.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
What are the main challenges in such a case and possible implications?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
What are the wider implications of this discovery?
Francis Pryor BRITAIN BC: Life In Britain and Ireland before the Romans (2003)
The financial implications were huge but they had no choice.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
You will also need to consider the tax implications of cashing in.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
What were the main challenges in this case and the possible implications?
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This will have implications for the future.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
His project for a new pilgrimage centre at the cathedral had obvious archaeological implications.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Moving the place of employment of one member of a household has serious implications for the others.
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But the matter has considerable investment implications.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
This will have implications far beyond cases of police behaving badly.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The wider implications for your staff must be considered.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The financial implications for the police forces involved could be significant.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Which is relevant when considering the financial implications of such a move.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There is a whole myriad of possible implications.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The case has far wider implications for the future of football.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Each of these reasons holds obvious implications for leaders.
Christianity Today (2000)
Leading economists say that could have serious implications for growth.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The implications are as wide as they are sinister.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The failure to do so tells us a great deal about the implications of the financial crisis.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Let us consider the implications of each of these facts.
Maurice D. Levi International Finance: The markets and financial management of multinational business. (1983)
The possible implications of the case are huge.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This may have far-reaching implications in relation to the fairness of the trial.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Many are now questioning the environmental and ethical implications of their investments, no matter how small.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This has had far-reaching implications for labour relations in the UK.
Overbeek, Henk Global Capitalism and National Decline (1989)
In other languages
implication
British English: implication NOUN
The implications of something are the things that are likely to happen as a result.
He was aware of the political implications of his decision to prosecute.
American English: implication
Brazilian Portuguese: implicação
Chinese: 可能的结果
European Spanish: consecuencia
French: implication
German: Auswirkung
Italian: implicazione
Japanese: 含み
Korean: 영향
European Portuguese: implicação
Latin American Spanish: implicancia
Chinese translation of 'implication'
implication
(ɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən)
n
(c) (= possible consequence) 牵(牽)扯的后(後)果 (qiānchě de hòuguǒ)
(c/u) (= inference) 含意 (hányì)
(u) (= involvement) 牵(牽)连(連) (qiānlián)
by implication含蓄地 (hánxù de)
1 (noun)
Definition
an act or instance of suggesting, implying, or being implied
The implication was obvious: vote for us or you'll be sorry.
Synonyms
suggestion
There is absolutely no suggestion of any mainstream political party involvement.
hint
I'd dropped a hint about having an exhibition of his work.
inference
There were two inferences to be drawn from her letter.
meaning
I became more aware of the symbols and their meanings.
conclusion
significance
presumption
overtone
a powerful story, with religious overtones
innuendo
The report was based on rumours and innuendo.
intimation
I did not have any intimation that he was going to resign.
insinuation
It isn't right to bring a person down by rumour and insinuation.
signification
2 (noun)
Implication in the scandal may lead you to court.
Synonyms
involvement
You have no proof of my involvement in anything.
association
The association between the two companies stretches back 30 years.
connection
There is no evidence of any connection between the two events.
incrimination
entanglement
a romantic entanglement
3 (noun)
Definition
a probable consequence (of something)
He was acutely aware of the political implications of his decision.
Synonyms
consequence
Her lawyers said she understood the consequences of her actions.
result
This is the result of eating too much fatty food.
development
There has been a significant development in the case.
ramification
These issues have powerful personal and political ramifications.
complication
upshot
So the upshot is we're going for lunch on Friday.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of association
Definition
friendship
The association between the two companies stretches back 30 years.
Synonyms
friendship,
relationship,
link,
tie,
relations,
bond,
connection,
partnership,
attachment,
intimacy,
liaison,
fellowship,
affinity,
familiarity,
affiliation,
companionship,
comradeship,
fraternization
in the sense of connection
Definition
a relationship or association
There is no evidence of any connection between the two events.
Synonyms
association,
relationship,
link,
relation,
bond,
correspondence,
relevance,
tie-in,
correlation,
interrelation
in the sense of development
Definition
an event or incident that changes a situation
There has been a significant development in the case.