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implications

/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃənz/

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noun

The act of implicating.

Examples :

"The detective carefully considered the implications of the suspect's alibi before making an arrest. "

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noun

The state of being implicated.

Examples :

"The implications of skipping class include falling behind on homework and failing the test. "

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(usually in the plural) A possible effect or result of a decision or action.

Examples :

"There are serious implications for the environment of such reforms."

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An implying, or that which is implied, but not expressed; an inference, or something which may fairly be understood, though not expressed in words.

Examples :

"The teacher's silence after reading my essay had troubling implications for my grade. "

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noun

The connective in propositional calculus that, when joining two predicates A and B in that order, has the meaning "if A is true, then B is true".

Examples :

"The implications of missing the exam are serious: a failing grade in the course. "

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Logical consequence.

Examples :

"If you don't study for the test, the implications are that you will likely get a bad grade. "

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