implication
nounUK /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/
US /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/
A thing that is hinted at but not said out loud.
By saying nothing, she gave the implication that she agreed.
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2. A possible result or effect that may happen later.
The new rules have serious implications for small businesses.
3. The act of showing that someone is involved in something, often a crime.
His implication in the scandal surprised everyone.
4. Something that is naturally connected to or involved with something else.
The job carries the implication of long working hours.