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

“People are fed up with the selective and uneven implementation of laws,” said Waddah Sadek, a member of parliament representing the neighborhood where the clashes occurred.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The Israeli prime minister famously clashed with Bill Clinton over the implementation of the Oslo peace accords.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Owen Tedford, an analyst at Beacon Policy Advisors, says the 30-day comment period in the Brazil probe and two weeks before implementation suggests the findings from the two probes could hit around June 10.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The company said it was looking forward to supporting the implementation of the program.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Sometimes this means that research goes hand in hand with the implementation of the program—they gather data and learn as they go along.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh