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

• execution
• fulfilment
• 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

State officials said the delay resulted in having to duplicate some spending, including IT system changes, staff training and other implementation costs, the report said. —Margaret Coker, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2025

The Roblox safety boss’ remarks come on the heels of the implementation of additional safety features on Roblox, and the company’s recently announced goal of expanding its age-estimation technology to all of its users by the end of the year. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025

Now, before the law takes effect in January, was the time to put its implementation on ice, Moscow’s school board members argued. —Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025

The network is slated for implementation by August 2026. —Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025

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