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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Regardless of how the data is leaking, Salesforce is advising customers to ensure their implementations are properly configured, including the guest user accounts that ShinyHunters uses to obtain sensitive data.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The implementation of the Alpha-E aligns with the priorities outlined in the United States Roadmap for fusion strategy.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Economic adjustments in the United States since 2025, including the implementation of tariffs, have impacted the wedding plans of engaged couples.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The policy should not be weakened, but strengthened through improved implementation.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The implementation of the Alpha-E aligns with the priorities outlined in the United States Roadmap for fusion strategy.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Economic adjustments in the United States since 2025, including the implementation of tariffs, have impacted the wedding plans of engaged couples.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The policy should not be weakened, but strengthened through improved implementation.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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