implemented

American

[im-pluh-men-tid] / ˈɪm pləˌmɛn tɪd /

adjective

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.
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.

verb

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

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We learned a lot from German Wikipedia and Stack Overflow about how A.I. restrictions can be implemented and what constitutes a reasonable exception.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The law, which will be implemented this summer, caps — for the first time in decades— the amount that parents can borrow to pay for their kids’ college and the amount graduate students can borrow.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Emerging market nations in Asia have implemented drastic measures like shortened workweeks and fuel caps to curb oil demand amid global supply disruptions.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

"That means more than simply demonstrating some children do still have accounts. Rather, the evidence must show the platform has not implemented appropriate systems and processes."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

It was clearly implemented to prevent Byzantine grabs at power; but where power is concerned there are always those who find ways to grasp for it.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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