implementation
noun
im·ple·men·ta·tion
ˌim-plə-mən-ˈtā-shən 
-ˌmen-
plural implementations
: an act or instance of implementing something : the process of making something active or effective
implementation of a new policy/law
The Vatican returned the revised text to the bishops for implementation.—
Rita Ferrone
Rita FerroneThat standard, which defines how much ozone is unhealthy, was set in 1997, but its implementation was delayed by legal challenges.—Cheryl Hogue
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Examples of implementation in a Sentence
the implementation of the idea turned out to be harder than its conception
Recent Examples on the Web
But some experts are concerned about the implementation of such a requirement, and even more so about passing off a complicated policy decision to the voters of California.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 21 May 2024
Additionally, the district is committed to exploring the implementation of a policy that permits additional appropriate cultural elements in student attire, including graduation caps and gowns.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
The rapid implementation of those proposals would be driven by veterans of Trump’s first term, who would once again be tapped to lead the effort.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024
Duties include coaching employees, evaluating performance, driving design and implementation, collaborating with other teams and improve policies.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024
One agency that’s made advances is the U.S. Department of Transportation, which distinguishes itself by offering two kinds of grants: planning and implementation.
—James Anderson, TIME, 15 May 2024
According to Neman, the implementation of Infinite Kitchen has helped the company increase order throughput, accuracy, and portion consistency, as well as retain more employees.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 May 2024
But overall, the smart home standard has come a long way in fulfilling its promise of providing a way for every smart device to work in your home locally over an interoperable communication protocol, even if the implementation still has some bugs to work out.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 8 May 2024
These executives had a wide-ranging set of perspectives, with some debate about if humans were still a barrier that impeded the implementation of AI.
—John Kell, Fortune, 8 May 2024
Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 21 May 2024
Additionally, the district is committed to exploring the implementation of a policy that permits additional appropriate cultural elements in student attire, including graduation caps and gowns.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
The rapid implementation of those proposals would be driven by veterans of Trump’s first term, who would once again be tapped to lead the effort.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024
Duties include coaching employees, evaluating performance, driving design and implementation, collaborating with other teams and improve policies.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024
One agency that’s made advances is the U.S. Department of Transportation, which distinguishes itself by offering two kinds of grants: planning and implementation.
—James Anderson, TIME, 15 May 2024
According to Neman, the implementation of Infinite Kitchen has helped the company increase order throughput, accuracy, and portion consistency, as well as retain more employees.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 May 2024
But overall, the smart home standard has come a long way in fulfilling its promise of providing a way for every smart device to work in your home locally over an interoperable communication protocol, even if the implementation still has some bugs to work out.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 8 May 2024
These executives had a wide-ranging set of perspectives, with some debate about if humans were still a barrier that impeded the implementation of AI.
—John Kell, Fortune, 8 May 2024
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“Implementation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implementation. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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