1. Noun
The act of implicating, or the state of being implicated.
2. Noun
An implying, or that which is implied, but not expressed; an inference, or something which may fairly be understood, though not expressed in words.
3. Noun
What a finding may mean or lead to.
A consequence, significance or conclusion that follows from evidence or reasoning. Distinguish an implication from a direct result: it is often inferred.
“The findings have important implications for workforce planning.”
Distinguish an implication from a direct result: it is often inferred
4. Noun
something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); "his resignation had political implications"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
5. Noun
a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation was spread both by word and by implication"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
6. Noun
an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection
Vocabulary classified under Law
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