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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On the other hand, is a Space Force takeover of taking out potentially dangerous asteroids warranted, and what might be the ramifications of this switch?
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Leonard David, Space.com, 25 July 2025
Experts: Barahona understands ramifications The hearing concluded Wednesday with two final expert witnesses offering contrasting opinions on Jorge Barahona’s ability to stand trial.
—Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
There is a long history of American TV networks giving comics space to poke politicians and even network executives in the eye, despite the potential ramifications.
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Newcastle paid £20m for the Greece international, so selling him for a cut-price fee would have ramifications on their calculations for profit and sustainability rules.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 22 July 2025
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Leonard David, Space.com, 25 July 2025
Experts: Barahona understands ramifications The hearing concluded Wednesday with two final expert witnesses offering contrasting opinions on Jorge Barahona’s ability to stand trial.
—Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
There is a long history of American TV networks giving comics space to poke politicians and even network executives in the eye, despite the potential ramifications.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
Newcastle paid £20m for the Greece international, so selling him for a cut-price fee would have ramifications on their calculations for profit and sustainability rules.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 22 July 2025
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramification. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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