as in execution
the doing of an action
the implementation of the idea turned out to be harder than its conception
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Recent Examples of implementation
Full implementation will put 250,000 people within a quarter-mile of a bus line with 15-minute frequency compared with 29,000 today.
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
The rapid implementation of AI and other digital technologies adds complexity to the board's responsibilities, particularly in high-stakes sectors like healthcare.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Similarly in Switzerland, the implementation of the streaming tax, dubbed locally as the ‘Lex Netflix’ is being keenly felt.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 June 2025
Super 8 is planning a full roof replacement, a new front entrance with automatic double doors and the implementation of PTAC heaters and coolers in all of the hotel’s 80 rooms, which will cost $195,000.
—Erin Yarnall, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
The rapid implementation of AI and other digital technologies adds complexity to the board's responsibilities, particularly in high-stakes sectors like healthcare.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Similarly in Switzerland, the implementation of the streaming tax, dubbed locally as the ‘Lex Netflix’ is being keenly felt.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 June 2025
Super 8 is planning a full roof replacement, a new front entrance with automatic double doors and the implementation of PTAC heaters and coolers in all of the hotel’s 80 rooms, which will cost $195,000.
—Erin Yarnall, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implementation
Noun
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Somewhere between good intentions and poor execution, things unraveled.—
Ashar Samdani,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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After the 1979 Revolution, Iran’s theocracy expanded the gruesome compound, which includes gallows and an execution yard.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Noun
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These are often the activities that require the deepest focus and bring you the most fulfillment, such as strategizing, writing, designing, problem-solving, or making key decisions.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Alex feels relief, excitement, fear and fulfillment.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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“Implementation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implementation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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