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

Before implementing its reservation system, Utah’s Arches National Park closed its entrance gate and required visitors to turn around and come back later.

From The Wall Street Journal

In implementing PSI, the U.S. relied on a variety of authorities and techniques to conduct interdictions, including “ship-boarding agreements” with “flag of convenience” states, which allow foreign-owned ships to register under their flag.

From The Wall Street Journal

On the prospect of strike action continuing into March, BAE said: "With the majority of our employees working as normal, we are focused on minimising any disruption and implementing our robust contingency plans."

From BBC

So far, Infosys has seen business pick up as many companies need help developing and implementing AI agents into their businesses.

From MarketWatch

AI is able to take on some time-consuming work such as processing data, implementing detailed instructions, or writing basic reports and communications, tasks which are often associated with first-job roles.

From BBC

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