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

Thursday's meetings showed "progress in implementing the plan to restore the Lebanese state's monopoly on weapons", French foreign ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux said at a briefing.

From Barron's

By implementing a narrative approach to the show, which is made in-house, Ferguson said he hoped it would better connect with audiences and give them more positive sentiment when they encounter the Bilt brand.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s troubling, he added, that local and state agencies have made little progress implementing the commission’s recommendations so far.

From Los Angeles Times

Moore will be in charge of implementing the 42 recommendations in the after-action report, which range from establishing better communication channels to how to defend homes where hidden embers could ignite.

From Los Angeles Times

It was unclear how many tankers would be affected, and to what extent the U.S. military would be involved in implementing such a blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal

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