Implication

usgb/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/
noun

A possible future effect or result.

The implications of your decision are huge.
Visual representation of "implication" - A possible future effect or result.

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  • implications for
  • implications of
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Future Consequences

Use 'implication' to talk about how today's actions may affect the future.

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Not recycling has serious environmental implications.
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Abstract Thinking

Understand 'implication' as something not yet happened but possible.

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The implication of new laws could change how we travel.
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Decision Weight

Use 'implication' to express the weight your decision carries.

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Choosing a college has several implications for your career.
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