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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The Task-Specific AI Sweet Spot The most effective AI implementations focus on task-specific applications rather than general automation.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Cooper added that the Sheriff’s Office is facing financial challenges due to the implementation of the Mays Consent Decree, the result of a settlement that found Sacramento County failed to provide humane treatment of its jail inmates.
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What worked great before — the seamless transition between portable and home play, smart implementation of its Joy-Con, and a likely future-classic library — is all present.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Amid interest around the potential implementation of the ABS challenge system; ESPN’s expiring TV deal; and a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that ends in 2026; the MLB owners convened in New York City this week for their annual in-season meeting.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
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Luis E. Romero, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Cooper added that the Sheriff’s Office is facing financial challenges due to the implementation of the Mays Consent Decree, the result of a settlement that found Sacramento County failed to provide humane treatment of its jail inmates.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
What worked great before — the seamless transition between portable and home play, smart implementation of its Joy-Con, and a likely future-classic library — is all present.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Amid interest around the potential implementation of the ABS challenge system; ESPN’s expiring TV deal; and a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that ends in 2026; the MLB owners convened in New York City this week for their annual in-season meeting.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
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“Implementation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implementation. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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