Implementation: meaning, definitions and examples

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implementation

 

[ ˌɪmplɪmɛnˈteɪʃn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software development

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; the action of accomplishing an aim or executing a plan.

Synonyms

enactment, execution, realization

Examples of usage

  • Implementation of the new software system will begin next week.
  • The project manager oversees the implementation of the company's new marketing strategy.
Context #2 | Noun

education

The process of putting a law or policy into action or effect.

Synonyms

application, enforcement, execution

Examples of usage

  • The implementation of the new curriculum has been met with mixed reactions from teachers and students.
  • The government's implementation of the new education reform has faced challenges.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

The carrying out of a plan, a scheme, or an operation.

Synonyms

application, execution, operation

Examples of usage

  • The implementation of the new security measures is vital to protect the network from cyber attacks.
  • Our team is responsible for the implementation of the software updates.

Translations

Translations of the word "implementation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 implementação

🇮🇳 कार्यान्वयन

🇩🇪 Implementierung

🇮🇩 implementasi

🇺🇦 реалізація

🇵🇱 wdrożenie

🇯🇵 実装

🇫🇷 mise en œuvre

🇪🇸 implementación

🇹🇷 uygulama

🇰🇷 구현

🇸🇦 تنفيذ

🇨🇿 implementace

🇸🇰 implementácia

🇨🇳 实施

🇸🇮 izvedba

🇮🇸 framkvæmd

🇰🇿 орындау

🇬🇪 რეალიზაცია

🇦🇿 icra

🇲🇽 implementación

Etymology

The word 'implementation' originated from the Latin word 'implementare', which means 'to fill' or 'to complete'. The term was first used in the 17th century to refer to the action of fulfilling or carrying out a plan or decision. Over time, 'implementation' has become a common term in various fields such as software development, education, and technology, reflecting the process of putting ideas into practice and achieving goals.

See also: implement, implementable, implemented, implementing, implements.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,257, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.