implication

• Substantiv, das eine mögliche künftige Wirkung, Folge oder Konsequenz einer Handlung, Entscheidung oder eines Ereignisses bezeichnet, sowie die Andeutung von etwas, ohne es direkt auszusprechen.

A noun referring to a possible future effect, result, or consequence of an action, decision, or event, or the act of suggesting something without stating it directly.

1. Possible effect or resultB2formal

   A possible future effect or result of an action, decision, or event.

   Auswirkung

   • The new law has serious implications for small businesses.
   • We need to consider the financial implications of this investment.
   • The implications of climate change are far-reaching.

   Synonymeconsequencecorollaryeffectoutcomeramificationrepercussionresultupshot

2. Something suggested indirectlyB2formal

   A suggestion or hint that is not stated directly.

   Andeutung

   • He made an implication that she was lying.
   • The article contained an implication of corruption.
   • I resent the implication that I am not qualified.

   Synonymeallusionconnotationhintinferenceinnuendoinsinuationintimationovertonesuggestionundertone