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

Booking.com previously said it was implementing new safety features but there was "no silver bullet".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Thompson’s fascination with American pop culture developed in part from her youth in post–Celtic Tiger Ireland, when leaders like Bertie Ahern were implementing economic policies shaped by American capitalism.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

While several of the companies cited have stated that they are implementing AI tools, most noted that the comments were from real people—perhaps in part because humans like this speech construction too.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Preventive steps could include educating commercial vessel operators, adjusting ferry routes, or implementing speed restrictions in high-risk areas.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Quietly implementing policies about South Vietnam was nothing new for the president.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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