implementation

noun

im·​ple·​men·​ta·​tion ˌim-plə-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

plural implementations

: an act or instance of implementing something : the process of making something active or effective

implementation of a new policy/law

The Vatican returned the revised text to the bishops for implementation.

—Rita Ferrone

That standard, which defines how much ozone is unhealthy, was set in 1997, but its implementation was delayed by legal challenges.

—Cheryl Hogue

Synonyms of implementation

• execution
• fulfillment

Examples of implementation in a Sentence

the implementation of the idea turned out to be harder than its conception

Recent Examples on the Web

In terms of energy efficiency, the hotel has a target of reducing emissions by 25% over the next five years through the implementation of new water heating and climate control systems as well as by obtaining electricity from renewable sources. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

The possibility of applying the law to only some types of institutions has also been a key concern for lawmakers who pushed this session to delay implementation of the law or repeal it. —Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026

Probabilistic computing is a field of computer science and AI that focuses on the study and implementation of probabilistic algorithms, models, and methods for computation. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026

Police officials told ProPublica that city leaders decided to first hire the independent monitor and develop an implementation plan before putting the behavioral council to work. —Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

implement entry 2 + -ation

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for implementation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration