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
Rita FerroneThat standard, which defines how much ozone is unhealthy, was set in 1997, but its implementation was delayed by legal challenges.—Cheryl Hogue
Cheryl HogueSynonyms of implementation
Examples of implementation in a Sentence
the implementation of the idea turned out to be harder than its conception
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Items like volume of ideas generated, diversity of thinking compared to competition or marketplace, conversion rate from idea to pilot to implementation, and source distribution across the organization.
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Nir Bashan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
With implementation still two years away, details remain to be finalized.
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Kyle Tatelbaum,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Peregrine’s new capital will fund product development, engineering and implementation hiring, international expansion, and a liquidity opportunity for employees.
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Perhaps the biggest piece of implementation and integration is the human element, which centers on reskilling the workforce.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Nir Bashan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
With implementation still two years away, details remain to be finalized.
—
Kyle Tatelbaum,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Peregrine’s new capital will fund product development, engineering and implementation hiring, international expansion, and a liquidity opportunity for employees.
—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Perhaps the biggest piece of implementation and integration is the human element, which centers on reskilling the workforce.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for implementation
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“Implementation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implementation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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