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 of implementation

• execution
• 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

Trump’s goal could be to rally a majority of the world’s countries to call for an immediate and unconditional cease-fire, with details on implementation to be worked out by the parties. —Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025

The implementation would be carried out in two phases, starting with over 50 signatory brands and 1,000 factories to ensure a smooth and effective rollout, with the second phase, covering all signatory brands and factories, is expected to begin in May. —Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025

Nearly three months into its implementation, Texas’ new school cellphone ban has led to fewer classroom distractions and more conversation among students, North Texas district leaders say. —Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2025

At Google, Shacham rose to head of silicon design and implementation for consumer hardware. —Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 10 Nov. 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