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

The Welsh government said it accepted Estyn's recommendations including more training for staff and national guidance on implementing AI in education.

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Work requirements are set to take effect in 2027, but implementing them would lead to an estimated 5 million people losing their health insurance coverage.

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"In response to this strong progress, the tobacco industry is fighting back with new nicotine products, aggressively targeting young people. Governments must act faster and stronger in implementing proven tobacco-control policies," he added.

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The president has installed loyalists at the DOJ and FBI who are dedicated to implementing his political interests.

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Housing providers implementing work requirements would have to offer support services to residents, but what those services are would be up to the providers.

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