Word
implementation
Phoneticsim·ple·men·ta·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ˌɪmpɫəmɛnˈteɪʃən/
UK/ˌɪmplɪməntˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01putting a plan into action
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the act of starting to use a plan, system, or law.
n. the process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution. Often used in business or government contexts to describe the phase after planning.
“The implementation of the new safety rules will begin next month.”
“The successful implementation of the policy required close coordination between the local authorities and the central government.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of'.
Synonyms
02a specific version or instance
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical
n. a specific version of a system or a piece of software.
n. a specific instance or version of a technical specification or design, particularly in computing and engineering.
“The company is working on a faster implementation of the software.”
“The developer noted that this particular implementation of the algorithm was optimized for mobile devices with limited processing power.”
Usage
Commonly used as a countable noun in technical contexts.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “implementation” in context.
Adjective
01. actual implementation
“The actual implementation of the policy proved to be more complex than the initial planning phase.”
adj + noun
02. successful implementation
“The successful implementation of the new software has significantly improved our team's productivity.”
adj + noun
Noun
03. implementation of
“The government is overseeing the implementation of new environmental regulations.”
noun + prep
Real-World Examples
“The Home Office is not perfect, and is regularly criticised by campaigners for missteps over the implementation of the EU citizens chapter in the EU-UK withdrawal agreement.” “On Friday, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem criticised the Lebanese authorities over the implementation of the framework, accusing them of pressuring the army while Israeli attacks continued.” Etymology
From implement + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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