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implications

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪmpɫəˈkeɪʃənz// UK //ˌɪmplɪkˈeɪʃənz// im·pli·ca·tions

n. the possible results or effects that something will have in the future. You use this word when one action or decision causes other things to happen later.

n. the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; the likely consequences of an action or decision. Often used in plural form to discuss broad impacts.


SIMPLE

The new law has serious implications for small businesses.

CONTEXTUAL

Scientists are still studying the long-term implications of the recent climate data on global food security.

COMPLEX

While the immediate results of the study were positive, the ethical implications of the methodology sparked a heated debate among the university's research committee.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural; frequently takes the preposition 'for' to indicate the affected party or 'of' to indicate the source.

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