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

As chief impact officer, Seidel will work with ZDHC staff and signatories to connect sustainable chemical management and implementation with measurable environmental results. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Moore said the company’s work with a major global bank demonstrates the operational value of combining proprietary intelligence, subject-matter expertise and implementation support. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

The benefits are almost certainly years away from implementation. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Convenience during implementation can become a long-term governance weakness. — Muhammad Affan Habib, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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