implication

n. a possible effect or result that might happen in the future because of a decision.

n. a possible future effect or result of an action or decision. Often used in the plural to discuss long-term consequences.

“The new law has serious implications for small businesses in this city.”

“Economists are still debating the long-term implications of the central bank's decision to raise interest rates during a period of low growth.”

n. something that is suggested or understood without being said directly.

n. the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.

“The implication of his comments was that the project would be cancelled.”

“While she never mentioned names, the clear implication of her speech was that the current leadership had failed to meet its targets.”

n. the act of showing that someone is involved in a crime or something bad.

n. the conclusion or suggestion that someone is involved in a crime or a morally wrong act.

“The evidence led to the implication of several high-ranking officials in the scandal.”

“The witness's testimony resulted in the implication of the CEO in the fraudulent accounting scheme that had been operating for years.”

Formal

n. a relationship between two ideas where if the first one is true, the second must also be true.

n. a relationship between two propositions such that the second must be true if the first is true.

“In logic, the implication 'if it rains, the ground is wet' is a simple rule.”

“The researcher explored the logical implication of the theorem, demonstrating that the initial premises necessitated the final conclusion.”

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