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implied

American  
[im-plahyd] / ɪmˈplaɪd /

adjective

  1. involved, indicated, or suggested without being directly or explicitly stated; tacitly understood.

    an implied rebuke; an implied compliment.


implied British  
/ ɪmˈplaɪd, ɪmˈplaɪɪdlɪ /

adjective

  1. hinted at or suggested; not directly expressed

    an implied criticism

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of implied

First recorded in 1520–30; imply + -ed 2

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Implied volatility indicates the market’s expectations of how a security will move, up or down—but dealers often add what we call a fear or greed premium to provide themselves with a margin of safety.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Implied volatility—a measure of expected price swings in the options market—for sterling rose markedly in recent days, particularly against the euro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Implied weekly demand for petroleum products also was in line with the five-year average, which suggests no decline in energy demand, Polyak added.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

MSCI, the finance industry data provider, has developed a way of checking on investment funds' green credentials with its ESG Implied Temperature Rise tool.

From Reuters • Mar. 10, 2023

Implied in this obligation of absolute conformity is the conception that the Right is unalterable, universally binding, and imperative.

From Human Traits and their Social Significance by Edman, Irwin

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