IMPLEMENTATION Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

implementation

noun

ˌim-plə-mən-ˈtā-shən

Definition of implementation

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 Keep the implementation as minimal as possible everywhere else. — Andrii Kovalchuk, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The earbuds also support Dolby Atmos immersive audio, which is more subtle than some spatial audio implementations. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026 Mamdani has largely deferred to Tisch on matters of policy and implementation, with a number of key operational element still in place. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 The Security Council has been monitoring the 2016 peace accord at the government’s request and Bula said its implementation remains a commitment. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for implementation

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The 911 call recordings, as reported by the Associated Press, showed that first responders and prison officials did not know whether a request for emergency help from within the execution chamber was legitimate.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Some lawmakers worry broadcasting the execution could inspire more violence.

— Erin Jones, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

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Amazon Prime Air drones are officially delivering packages across the south suburbs to neighborhoods within their reach from the Amazon fulfillment center in Markham.

— Tara Molina, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
As a result, the fulfilment of contracts to publish my work in the UK could now constitute a serious criminal offense.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

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