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 HogueSynonyms
Examples of implementation in a Sentence
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In response to incidents like what the Wheelchair Suns faced, the U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a rule to strengthen implementation of the act.
—The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
Lawsuits could delay any implementation of the FTC’s new rule, potentially for years.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
Although small businesses can particularly benefit from AI, its successful implementation can be a challenge.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
In a recent conversation, Ms. Friedman discussed the whirlwind month in climate news, what could stall the implementation of the regulations and how her beat has evolved over 15 years.
—Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
While the state will have to wait a few years for its official implementation, Johnson says a pilot program may be coming sooner than that.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2024
The first store debuted in Chicago to test the implementation of scanner-less technology.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024
Her trip to South Korea came after Russia rejected the annual renewal of the multinational panel of experts that has over the past 15 years monitored the implementation of U.N. sanctions aimed at curbing North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.
—Reuters, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
The lawmakers called on CARB to delay implementation of the rules and consider stakeholder input.
—Thomas Catenacci, Fox News, 14 Apr. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
Lawsuits could delay any implementation of the FTC’s new rule, potentially for years.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
Although small businesses can particularly benefit from AI, its successful implementation can be a challenge.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
In a recent conversation, Ms. Friedman discussed the whirlwind month in climate news, what could stall the implementation of the regulations and how her beat has evolved over 15 years.
—Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
While the state will have to wait a few years for its official implementation, Johnson says a pilot program may be coming sooner than that.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2024
The first store debuted in Chicago to test the implementation of scanner-less technology.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024
Her trip to South Korea came after Russia rejected the annual renewal of the multinational panel of experts that has over the past 15 years monitored the implementation of U.N. sanctions aimed at curbing North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.
—Reuters, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
The lawmakers called on CARB to delay implementation of the rules and consider stakeholder input.
—Thomas Catenacci, Fox News, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Implementation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implementation. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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