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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Empathy, trust and training are essential ingredients for successful implementation.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Said orders are part of the implementation of a conservative agenda on issues including immigration, the economy and transgender rights.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The Israeli military has postponed any implementation of Gideon’s Chariots until after Trump’s Middle East trip this week; there is a window (if perhaps a shrinking one) to convince the Israeli government not to follow through.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 12 May 2025
Those who apply after the implementation of the fees should expect a 30- to 60-day delay before seeing the reduction on their bill.
Credits will be valid for a two-year period and then must be renewed, Pugh said.
—Grace Hurt, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
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Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Said orders are part of the implementation of a conservative agenda on issues including immigration, the economy and transgender rights.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The Israeli military has postponed any implementation of Gideon’s Chariots until after Trump’s Middle East trip this week; there is a window (if perhaps a shrinking one) to convince the Israeli government not to follow through.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 12 May 2025
Those who apply after the implementation of the fees should expect a 30- to 60-day delay before seeing the reduction on their bill.
Credits will be valid for a two-year period and then must be renewed, Pugh said.
—Grace Hurt, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
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“Implementation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implementation. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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