Implication is a noun that refers to the act of suggesting something without explicitly stating it, or to something that is implied or suggested. It can also refer to the possible impact and influence of a study or to what conclusions can be drawn from a particular result. In academic writing, implications are often used to refer to the possible conclusions that can be drawn as a result of a cause or action.

Implication can also refer to the state of being implicated, or connected to something bad. For example, if someone is implicated in a crime, it means that they are believed to have been involved in it.

In summary, implication can refer to:

• The act of suggesting something without explicitly stating it
• Something that is implied or suggested
• The possible impact and influence of a study or to what conclusions can be drawn from a particular result
• The state of being implicated, or connected to something bad.