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

Ultimately, the most effective AI adoption strategies recognize that humans fundamentally drive the implementation of technology. —Mike Hyzy, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

Palantir Technologies , Accenture — Shares rose about 5% and 1%, respectively, after Palantir and Accenture said Accenture Federal will be Palantir's preferred implementation partner to help its U.S. federal government clients use AI to automate operations. —Sarah Min, CNBC, 30 June 2025

Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday limited the use of nationwide injunctions, reining in federal judges' ability to issue sweeping orders that have in recent years stymied implementation of policies from Republican and Democratic presidential administrations alike. —June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025

The rapid pace of the plan, from announcement to implementation in under two weeks, raises a multitude of questions, Democrats said. —Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 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