Implementing: meaning, definitions and examples

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implementing

 

[ ˈɪmplɪmɛntɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

software development

To put a decision or plan into effect; execute. In the context of software development, it refers to the process of writing code to make a software design into a functioning program.

Synonyms

apply, carry out, execute.

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Word Description / Examples
implementing

Use 'implementing' when you talk about putting a specific plan, system, or policy into action, often in a systematic and organized way.

  • We are implementing a new software to improve workflow.
  • The government is implementing new regulations for the healthcare sector.
execute

Use 'execute' when you talk about performing a task with precision and skill, often in a formal or technical setting. It can also imply follow-through or completion.

  • The company plans to execute the merger by the end of the year.
  • He executed the dance routine flawlessly.
apply

Use 'apply' when you refer to using something for a specific purpose or putting it into practical use.

  • You need to apply the skills you learned in class to solve this problem.
  • She applied the lotion to her skin every morning.
carry out

Use 'carry out' when you refer to completing a task or executing a plan, often implying following instructions or orders.

  • The team will carry out the project as planned.
  • He was supposed to carry out his duties with responsibility.

Examples of usage

  • The team is implementing a new feature in the software application.
  • The developer is implementing the changes requested by the client.

Translations

Translations of the word "implementing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 implementação

🇮🇳 क्रियान्वयन

🇩🇪 Implementierung

🇮🇩 implementasi

🇺🇦 впровадження

🇵🇱 wdrażanie

🇯🇵 実装 (じっそう)

🇫🇷 mise en œuvre

🇪🇸 implementación

🇹🇷 uygulama

🇰🇷 구현 (구체화)

🇸🇦 تنفيذ

🇨🇿 implementace

🇸🇰 implementácia

🇨🇳 实施 (shíshī)

🇸🇮 izvedba

🇮🇸 innleiðing

🇰🇿 енгізу

🇬🇪 განხორციელება

🇦🇿 tətbiq

🇲🇽 implementación

Etymology

The word 'implementing' is derived from the Latin word 'implementare', which means 'to fill up'. Its usage has evolved over time to represent the act of putting a decision or plan into action. In the context of software development, 'implementing' refers to the crucial stage of turning a design into a functional program, highlighting the practical application of ideas.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,248 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.