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Common collocations with implication in American Collocation

implication noun

US /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

important

considerable
enormous
important
profound
significant

These differences have significant implications for growth and development.

negative

devastating
negative
serious

This ruling could have devastating implications for thousands of people.

possible

possible
potential

The potential legal implications of this approach are enormous.

affecting a large number of people or things

broad
far-reaching
wide
wide-ranging

The legislation has far-reaching implications for property owners in the UK.

over a long period of time

long-term

We need to carefully consider the long-term implications of development.

relating to a real situation

practical

This report has practical implications for our work in the classroom.

relating to money

budgetary
economic
financial

You should consider carefully the financial implications of studying for a higher degree.

relating to a theory or method

methodological
theoretical

In this chapter we discuss the methodological implications of two theoretical frameworks.

relating to a particular subject

environmental
ethical
legal
moral
pedagogical
philosophical
political

Many decisions doctors take have ethical implications.

cost
health
policy
resource
safety
security
tax
welfare

They also identify the cost implications of achieving improved energy ratings.

have implications

carry
have

Some of these changes carry more wide-ranging implications.

consider implications

consider
discuss
examine
explore
investigate
ponder
reflect upon
think about

The paper discusses the implications of our findings in relation to students’ learning.

make a judgment about implications

assess
evaluate

Most users do not consciously assess the privacy implications of every online situation they encounter.

understand implications

appreciate
grasp
realize
understand

We have failed to realize the wider implications of these events.