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

"We renew our full commitment to continuing work on implementing all the reform measures we pledged," he said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Real estate leaders argued that the tax would crush new investment into the city, and that implementing such a tax system would be head-spinning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But Australia was implementing a "stronger response" because the long flight from Tenerife in a relatively small plane posed a greater risk of transmission.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Future studies could focus on implementing UPF-focused dietary interventions in clinical practice.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

That comes in handy in implementing the two principles of composition when they would otherwise be stymied by the rigid word order of English.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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