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

• accomplishment
• achievement
• commission
• discharge
• enactment
• execution
• fulfillment
• fulfilment
• performance
• perpetration
• prosecution
• pursuance

Examples of implementation in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Still, conventional computing logic suggests that the desktop implementation would draw more speed out of it with more powerful cooling and more space for more substantial cooling hardware. —PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024

While credit card companies paused the implementation of the code and several states and passed laws to block it, liberal states like California have mandated its implementation, making federal action necessary to set a nationwide standard. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

The Shopify implementation uses OpenAI’s ChatGPT model. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024

Other promotions Andrea Taverna, who was serving as director of policy and implementation in the mayor’s office, has been promoted to deputy chief operating officer. —Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

implement entry 2 + -ation

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above