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implementation

implementation

149 3.8
To put a plan or decision into action
  • noun
  • /ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən/
translation icon : implementación
  • The committee discussed the detailed plan for the implementation of the new policy.
  • successful implementation
  • barriers to implementation
  • implementation process

We have no idea what implementation of this thing is really going to entail.

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Examples

  • Successful implementation of the project depends on teamwork and communication.

  • Our team is focused on the smooth implementation of the software upgrade next month.

  • A vision without implementation is just a vision.

  • But when you turn it from idea into implementation, things get real.

  • And so having a single implementation was never an option.

  • The funding source did not participate in the design or implementation of the research.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Now, as you can clearly see, there is a huge potential demand, given the implementation of aggressive marketing.

  • The consultants recommended that the best approach for implementation was by work teams or "waves."

    Academic text (2011)
  • What were the successes and challenges related to implementation, and how were challenges overcome?

    Academic text (2011)
  • Use of a collaborative approach by school staff for development, implementation, and monitoring of the intervention process.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

practice
vsimplementation
219 1.6

Putting an idea or plan into use in real life

is about applying formal decisions or agreements rather than general ideas
execution
vsimplementation
88 4.2

Carrying out a plan or task to get a result

is about the process of putting plans or agreements into effect
carrying out
vsimplementation
62 3.0

The act of doing a task or plan that someone asked to be done

is focused on putting formal plans, decisions, or agreements into effect
follow-through
vsimplementation
14 4.3

The act of finishing a task or keeping a promise to do what was planned

involves making plans, decisions, or agreements active rather than only finishing
effectuation
vsimplementation
  • Formal
9.8

Making something happen or putting plans into action

is limited to putting plans, decisions, or agreements into effect

How Complete

completion
108 2.4
rollout
27 4.4
implementation
149 3.8
pilot
  • Jargon
110 4.6
planning
507 2.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

implementation = implement (transparent) = implement + ation

A direct noun-forming suffix '-ation' attached to the verb 'implement' yields the meaning 'the act or process of putting something into effect'.

Etymology

Implementation comes from implement, from the parts in- 'in' and plere 'to fill', and an implement was originally a tool that 'fills' a need. So implementation is the act of putting a plan or decision into action, using the tools and steps needed to make it happen.