implications

4 definitions • 7 examples

an occasion when you seem to suggest something without saying it directly:

[ + that ] From what she said, the implication was that they were splitting up.

by implication She accused the party and, by implication, its leader too.

the effect that an action or decision will have on something else in the future:

implication for The company is cutting back its spending and I wonder what the implications will be for our department.

implication of What are the implications of the new law?

an occasion when you suggest or show that someone is involved in a crime:

The case depended upon his implication of his co-workers in the fraud.

a suggestion of something that is made without saying it directly:

[ U ] The implication was that the workers and management had already reached an agreement.

[ C ] What are the implications (= possible effects) of the new regulations?