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

Legal roadblocks and budget constraints have delayed the implementation of many proposals. —Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Nov. 2025

Brazilian hosts are focusing on implementation strategies while delegates remain deadlocked on climate finance, trade, transparency, and national climate plans. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025

Although the resolution has passed, many questions remain about its implementation, with the draft appearing vague on sequencing and detail. —Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025

But states were given some leeway—until November 1, which fell during the government shutdown—for full implementation. —Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 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