implication

🇺🇸 /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford5000CEFR-C1
noun
B2

A possible result or effect of an action or decision.

They did not think about the implication of their choice on others.

C1

Something that is suggested but not directly said.

The implication of his words was that he did not agree.

R

Being involved in something, especially something wrong like a crime.

His implication in the theft led to an investigation.

translation

n. A possible result or effect of an action or decision.; Something that is suggested but not directly said.; Being involved in something, especially something wrong like a crime.

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Plural implications