ramification
noun
ram·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌra-mə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
2
a
: the act or process of branching
b
: arrangement of branches (as on a plant)
3
: consequence, outgrowth
the ramifications of the decision
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The high court is expected to decide whether Mississippi can count ballots that are received up to five days late, with possible ramifications for dozens more states.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
In an opinion also authored by Roberts, the court's conservative majority struck down removal protections for members of the FTC, a ruling that could have ramifications for similar agencies.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The dollar’s share of global FX reserves fell from 71% in 2001 to around 57% at the end of 2025, but this reflects that this is a slow movement and not one that will have ramifications in the short term.
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Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Elements like paint, lighting, furniture, and decor are definite opportunities to have a little more fun with trends without worrying about longer-term ramifications.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
In an opinion also authored by Roberts, the court's conservative majority struck down removal protections for members of the FTC, a ruling that could have ramifications for similar agencies.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The dollar’s share of global FX reserves fell from 71% in 2001 to around 57% at the end of 2025, but this reflects that this is a slow movement and not one that will have ramifications in the short term.
—
Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Elements like paint, lighting, furniture, and decor are definite opportunities to have a little more fun with trends without worrying about longer-term ramifications.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ramification
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramification. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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ramification
noun
ram·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌram-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən
1
: the act or process of branching
2
: outgrowth sense 1
the ramifications of the decision
Medical Definition
ramification
noun
ram·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌram-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən
1
: the act or process of branching
specifically
: the mode of arrangement of branches
2
: a branch or offshoot from a main stock or channel
the ramification of an artery
also
: the resulting branched structure
make visible the whole ramification of the dendrite
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