implication
/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण इम्प्लिकेशन
निहितार्थ; परिणाम
Core word
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[C, usually pl., U]
a possible effect or result of an action or a decision; something that is suggested without being said directly; the fact of being involved in something, especially a crime
निहितार्थ; परिणाम
- the implications of the policy
- by implication
- The court's decision has serious implications for small farmers.
+ 3 more examples
- Nobody understood the full implication of the new law at first.
- She did not like the implication that she had cheated.
- Rising prices have implications for every household budget.
Synonyms consequence effect result suggestion involvement
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
implication of / for + noun
Use 'of' for the thing that causes the effect (the implication of the verdict) and 'for' for the person or area affected (implications for farmers).
प्रभाव उत्पन्न करने वाली चीज़ के लिए 'of' (the implication of the verdict) और प्रभावित व्यक्ति या क्षेत्र के लिए 'for' (implications for farmers) आता है।
- The implications of the new law are not yet clear.
- The decision has serious implications for small farmers.
implication that + clause
A that-clause states what is being suggested without being said directly.
That-clause बताता है कि बिना सीधे कहे क्या संकेत दिया जा रहा है।
- There was an implication that the manager had been careless.
- I resent the implication that I copied the answer.
by implication
'By implication' means as a result of something being suggested, not stated directly.
'By implication' का अर्थ है प्रत्यक्ष कहे बिना संकेत के परिणामस्वरूप।
- He said the road was unsafe, and by implication blamed the contractor.
implication (usually plural when about effects)
For possible consequences it is nearly always plural: 'the implications'. For a single hint it is singular.
संभावित परिणामों के लिए यह प्रायः plural होता है: 'the implications'। एक संकेत के लिए singular।
- Consider the long-term implications before you decide.
+Collocations 4
adjective + implication
seriousfar-reachingwiderlegalfinancialclear
- The ruling has far-reaching legal implications.
verb + implication
understandconsiderexplorehavedenyresent
- Students must understand the implications of copying in an exam.
implication + for
healththe economystudentsfarmersthe environment
- Rising oil prices have implications for every household.
noun + implication
policymoralpracticalpoliticalsocial
- The moral implication of the story is hard to miss.
“More examples 5
- The doctor explained the implications of skipping the medicine.
डॉक्टर ने दवा छोड़ने के परिणाम समझाए।
- Radhika did not miss the implication in her teacher's remark.
राधिका शिक्षिका की टिप्पणी में छिपा संकेत समझ गई।
- The report studies the economic implications of the new highway.
रिपोर्ट नए राजमार्ग के आर्थिक निहितार्थों का अध्ययन करती है।
- By implication, anyone who disagreed was wrong.
संकेत से तो यही निकला कि जो असहमत था वह गलत था।
- The minister rejected any implication of wrongdoing.
मंत्री ने गलत काम के किसी भी संकेत को ठुकरा दिया।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The implication on the poor will be severe.
✓ The implications for the poor will be severe.
Use 'for' for who is affected; 'on' is a common wrong choice.
प्रभावित वर्ग के लिए 'for' आता है; 'on' आम गलत प्रयोग है।
✗ I dislike the implication of that I was lazy.
✓ I dislike the implication that I was lazy.
A that-clause follows directly, without 'of'.
That-clause सीधे आता है, बीच में 'of' नहीं।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
§Grammar and usage
Usage: by implication (as a suggested meaning, not said directly).
प्रयोग में by implication (निहित अर्थ से, सीधे न कहकर)।