by implication

Frequency: 7.010.3 per million words

As a result of something that is suggested or hinted at, rather than stated directly.

implicationPREPOSITION + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • In refusing to believe our story, he is saying by implication that we are lying.
  • Her silence, by implication, suggested she agreed with the decision.
  • The report criticized some aspects of the policy, and by implication, its authors.
  • He didn't directly accuse anyone, but by implication, everyone understood his meaning.
  • By implication, the new rules apply to all departments, even if not explicitly stated.
  • The manager's praise for one team was, by implication, a criticism of the others.
  • She supported the proposal, and by implication, supported the changes it would bring.
  • The law, by implication, protects the rights of all citizens, regardless of background.
  • His decision to leave early was, by implication, a sign of his disapproval.
  • The company's recent actions demonstrate, by implication, a shift in strategy.