implementation

American  

[im-pluh-muhn-tey-shuhn, ‑men‑] / ˌɪm plə mənˈteɪ ʃən, ‑mɛn‑ /

noun

1. the act of implementing, or putting into effect; fulfillment.

   The implementation of policies to conserve energy will involve personal sacrifice.

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Etymology

Origin of implementation

implement + -ation

Explanation

Implementation refers to the carrying out a plan, like your school's implementation of the new dress code that will start in August — for now, you can keep wearing your jeans. Implementation is the noun form of the verb implement, or "to carry out or accomplish," and you’ll often see it used in reference to a government plan or act. Use this word to describe the process of turning formal plans — often very detailed conceptual plans that will affect many — into reality. For example, the implementation of new parking fees means everyone has to put more money in the parking meters.

Example Sentences

Over 75% of users of Figma’s Organization and Enterprise plans who had previously exceeded AI credit limits continued to use AI credits after the implementation of the program.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Another vote would be needed to formally delay implementation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

AI is revolutionary, but as Mr. Tyrangiel stresses, its implementation tends to be evolutionary.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"We remain fully committed, on both sides, to its implementation," she said on X.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

By making the implementation an executive action headed by Washington, Jefferson and Madison demonstrated that, “plighted faith” notwithstanding, they were taking no chances.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis