implemented

American  

[im-pluh-men-tid] / ˈɪm pləˌmɛn tɪd /

adjective

1. carried out; put into effect, usually by means of a definite plan or procedure.

   The collaboration between the two leaders created a synergy in translating the company's policy from paper into an implemented practice.

2. Computers. (of an element in a program) realized, instantiated, or brought into action, often under certain conditions as specified by the software involved.

   You'll need a workaround because satellite dish control is not an implemented feature in this streaming software.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of implement.

Other Word Forms

• unimplemented adjective

Etymology

Origin of implemented

implement ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

New rules implemented last year, for instance, require home-insurers in the state to pledge to sell new policies in high-risk wildfire zones, in return for allowing them to charge higher rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

And while commentators agree that about half of Project 2025's proposals have been implemented, that means over half have not, including:

From BBC

"Adjustments made during the pandemic, including online delivery, were implemented to maintain academic continuity and enable students to complete their studies and progress, or graduate, as planned."

From BBC

Meanwhile many businesses have already shifted supply chains and implemented plans to increase prices after the holiday season, meaning that increased costs and the resulting inflation will likely stick around.

From Barron's

Safety controls, validated by the fire department, must be implemented for the storage of this fuel, the businessman told AFP, but "the institutions themselves are not able to clearly outline all the steps."

From Barron's

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