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
Rita FerroneThat standard, which defines how much ozone is unhealthy, was set in 1997, but its implementation was delayed by legal challenges.—Cheryl Hogue
Cheryl HogueExamples of implementation in a Sentence
the implementation of the idea turned out to be harder than its conception
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Encryption remains a cornerstone of data security, but its effectiveness hinges on proper implementation, management and adaptation to new threats.
—Srikanth Bellamkonda, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The committee agreed with the governor’s proposal to require that all 24 school systems develop countywide Blueprint implementation plans focused strictly on community schools.
—William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
And though these accomplishments were largely achieved under the leadership of previous CDC Directors who were medical doctors, in recent decades, the agency’s posture has drifted toward analysis and communication, and away from implementation.
—Michael Mina, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
What makes this moment particularly mind-boggling is the abrupt implementation and broad scope of these measures, introduced in the light of other national security concerns.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Srikanth Bellamkonda, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The committee agreed with the governor’s proposal to require that all 24 school systems develop countywide Blueprint implementation plans focused strictly on community schools.
—William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
And though these accomplishments were largely achieved under the leadership of previous CDC Directors who were medical doctors, in recent decades, the agency’s posture has drifted toward analysis and communication, and away from implementation.
—Michael Mina, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
What makes this moment particularly mind-boggling is the abrupt implementation and broad scope of these measures, introduced in the light of other national security concerns.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Implementation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implementation. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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