implementation

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
20
Words With Friends
26
Letters
14
Pronunciation
/ˌɪmplɪmənˈteɪʃn/(UK)
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/ˌɪmplɪmənˈteɪʃn/(UK) · /ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/(US) · /ˌɪmpləmənˈteɪʃən/

Definition of implementation

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The process of moving an idea from concept to reality. In business, engineering and other fields, implementation refers to the building process rather than the design process.
    “Now that the requirements are complete we can move on to implementation.”
    “The Group has recently concentrated on two main objectives, the implementation of a Code of Practice on minor station improvements and the preparation of a stock list of approved items of equipment for railway stations.”
    “Calls for oversight are growing, and the SBA Inspector General has already told lawmakers his office will review implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program in an upcoming investigation.”
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The process of moving an idea from concept to reality. In business, engineering and other fields, implementation refers to the building process rather than the design process.
    “Now that the requirements are complete we can move on to implementation.”
    “The Group has recently concentrated on two main objectives, the implementation of a Code of Practice on minor station improvements and the preparation of a stock list of approved items of equipment for railway stations.”
    “Calls for oversight are growing, and the SBA Inspector General has already told lawmakers his office will review implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program in an upcoming investigation.”
  2. (countable, uncountable)A result of implementing something; a finished product, system or device.
    “His implementation works, but it needs some fine-tuning.”

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Etymology

From implement + -ation.

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