implication

US /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

We must consider the financial implications of moving the factory.

NounNoun

implication gốc

VerbVerb

imply implicate

AdjectiveAdj

implicational

AdverbAdv

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consequencea phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
suggestionan idea that is suggested
inferencethe reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation

Easy legal implication
describing legal implication (established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules)
Medium financial implications of policy change
describing financial implications of policy change (involving financial matters)
Hard far-reaching geopolitical implications
a collocation phrase: far-reaching geopolitical implications
Very Hard by implication accusing leaders of negligence
through the means, agency, or authority of implication accusing leaders of negligence

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