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implications
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a possible consequence that something can bring about
- His decision to cut costs has serious implications for employee morale.
- The implications of the new law could affect many small businesses.
- The report highlighted the implications of climate change for future generations.
- She understood the implications of her choice to move to a new city.
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a meaning that is suggested or inferred but not directly stated
- His tone carried the implication that he was dissatisfied.
- There's an implication in her words that she expects more responsibility.
- The implication of the article is that the policy may fail.
- He spoke indirectly, leaving the implication that changes were coming.
- The contract contains the implication that late delivery is penalized.
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a connection or involvement that links someone to a wrongdoing or incriminating situation
- His implication in the fraud case surprised everyone.
- The investigation revealed her implication in the scandal.
- There was no proof of his implication in the crime.
- The politician denied any implication in the corruption allegations.
- Witnesses testified to the suspect's implication in the scheme.
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a relation arising from involvement or close connection, especially of an incriminating nature
- The company's implication in the network of shell corporations was investigated.
- Scholars debated the implication of historical alliances in current conflicts.
- His implication with certain influential figures raised eyebrows.
- The report examined the implication of multiple parties in the scheme.
- There were implications linking the corporation to environmental violations.
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a logical relationship of the form "if p then q", which means if the first proposition is true, the second must also be true
- In logic, the implication "if it rains, the ground gets wet" is valid.
- The theorem uses the implication that all squares are rectangles.
- Understanding implication is essential in formal reasoning.
- The proof relies on the logical implication of the hypothesis.
- In mathematics, implication connects one statement to another necessarily.
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