Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ramification
noun
/ˌræməfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
A consequence or result that stems from an action or decision.
Examples
- When the new policy was implemented, there were many unforeseen ramifications.
- The ramification of the company’s merger could be felt in several departments.
Meaning
The term ‘ramification’ refers to the various ways in which something can branch out or affect other areas. It often implies complexity and multiple outcomes.
Synonyms
- consequence
- result
- outcome
- implication
