implementing

[im-pluh-men-ting, -muhn-]

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.

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of implementing¹

First recorded in 1710–20; implement ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun; implement ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective

Example Sentences

But some experts are concerned that the law will be merely symbolic because of the difficulty in implementing and policing online age verification.

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It was implementing a fix on Tuesday morning.

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Companies are implementing amenities like advanced air filtration, natural elements, and adjustable lighting to enhance the office experience.

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As for his beloved tariffs, he defended them by claiming on the network that if he wasn’t implementing them, the entire world would be in a depression.

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Before implementing the new calendar, the MLS will organize a transition season from February to May 2027, with a regular season of 14 matches and followed by playoffs.

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