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implication
An unspoken but logically resulting consequence, suggestion, or meaning of a statement or action. It is something that can be inferred from what was said or what happened without being mentioned directly.
Die Implikation seiner Worte war klar: Er würde das Projekt nicht länger unterstützen.
The implication of his words was clear: he would no longer support the project.
implication
In logic and philosophy, a connection between two statements (A and B) that says: 'If A is true, then B is also true.' This if-then relationship is a basic logical operation.
Der Dozent erklärte die Wahrheitstabelle für die logische Implikation.
The lecturer explained the truth table for logical implication.
'Die Implikation' (the implication) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'implizieren' (to imply). If a statement implies something, then it has a certain implication.
Seine Aussage impliziert, dass er mit der Entscheidung nicht einverstanden ist.
His statement implies that he does not agree with the decision.
The word 'Implikation' (implication) belongs to educated language and is used especially in formal, written, or academic contexts. It sounds very formal.
In der Analyse müssen wir alle möglichen Implikationen berücksichtigen.
In the analysis, we must take all possible implications into account.
In its general meaning, 'Implikation' (implication) is often combined with adjectives that describe the area of impact. Typical examples are 'finanzielle Implikationen' (financial implications), 'politische Implikationen' (political implications), or 'soziale Implikationen' (social implications).
Vor der Entscheidung sollten die finanziellen Implikationen geklärt werden.
Before the decision is made, the financial implications should be clarified.
You can recognize the logical meaning from the context. If there is talk of 'Aussagen' (statements), 'wahr' (true), 'falsch' (false), or 'Wenn-dann-Beziehungen' (if-then relationships), it is the technical term from logic or mathematics.
Die logische Implikation ist nur dann falsch, wenn die erste Aussage wahr und die zweite falsch ist.
Logical implication is false only when the first statement is true and the second is false.
effect / impact
Auswirkung refers to a real or expected effect that a measure has on someone or something. Implikation refers to an unstated consequence or meaning that is logically inferred from it. Use Auswirkung for a practical change and Implikation for the conclusion drawn from it.
Eine wichtige Implikation der neuen Regel ist, dass künftig weniger Personal verfügbar sein wird.
One important implication of the new rule is that fewer staff will be available in the future.
Die neue Regel hat direkte Auswirkungen auf die Arbeitszeiten.
The new rule has a direct effect on working hours.
