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

Companies are ramping up their efforts to expand AI capabilities and implementation as customers continue to rely on AI in their digital shopping experiences. — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

In her former position, Lackard was tasked with police reform, civilian complaint review board implementation and officer wellness. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

The rest is for awareness and prevention, screening and assessment, and referrals and coordination, as well as implementation, quality improvement and evaluation. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Its implementation would require a separate decision by Iran’s senior leadership. — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 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