implementation

noun

im·​ple·​men·​ta·​tion ˌim-plə-mən-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce implementation (audio)
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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

Examples of implementation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The challenge always is to move from the aspirational to implementation, including soliciting and considering creative proposals by developers and operators. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024 But the near-immediate implementation of the new tax credit could potentially see an upswing by the time the 2024 report lands next year. Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Mar. 2024 Meanwhile, businesses’ aggressive implementation of self-checkout systems has backfired in certain markets as consumers increasingly voice frustrations with the often finicky tech. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Mar. 2024 This integrated approach simplifies implementation, streamlines operations, and enables care model innovation, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency across healthcare settings. Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2024 Didn’t the new law include $50 million for implementation? Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2024 The potential for misunderstanding vital textures of zero trust can be an Achilles heel for implementation. Ravi Ithal, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Mayor Kate Gallego lobbied Gov. Katie Hobbs from the dais on Tuesday, asking her to delay implementation of the rent tax for one year. Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024 The coalition said those concerns were amplified in February when DWR submitted a petition to the State Water Resources Control Board to change water rights for implementation of the tunnel project. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of implementation was in 1918

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“Implementation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implementation. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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