implementing

American  

[im-pluh-men-ting, -muhn-] / ˈɪm pləˌmɛn tɪŋ, -mən- /

noun

1. the act or process of carrying out a plan, putting a law or policy into effect, fulfilling a promise, etc..

   As a board member, I helped establish protocols and procedures for the implementing of these programs.

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adjective

1. putting or charged with putting something into effect, as a law, regulation, or policy.

   Until the implementing agencies develop their guidelines, specific concerns about what the new standard will mean can't be fully answered.

Etymology

Origin of implementing

First recorded in 1710–20; implement ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun; implement ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective

Example Sentences

Kiger said her priority is implementing policies to prevent a recurrence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Other organisations are taking a less targeted approach to implementing AI but nevertheless expect it to transform how their workforces spend their days.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

This guidance will provide employers with straightforward ways of implementing alternative investments, thereby broadening choices for retirement savers, experts said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Here are a few tried-and-trusted budget grocery hacks that I’ll be implementing:

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Regardless of which field you find yourself in, you will more than likely be responsible for implementing a plan of goals and assessment.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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