noun
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implementation
ihmp-lih-muhn-TAYSHN
Implementation (noun) means the process of putting a plan or idea into practice. Example: “Staff training must come before the implementation of the new booking system.”
noun
1
The process of putting a plan or idea into practice.
"Staff training must come before the implementation of the new booking system."
"Delays slowed the implementation of the council's recycling plan."
"The implementation of the new system took six months."
2
A particular version or version of something built to a specification.
"Each phone maker has its own implementation of the voice assistant."
"Developers compared two implementations of the protocol to see which one ran faster."
"This library offers a fast implementation of the sorting algorithm."
How to use implementation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of actually building or carrying out a plan, or the finished result of doing so.
Common pairings
implementation plan
software implementation
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- Plural
- implementations
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Etymology
From implement + -ation.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for implementation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “implementation” mean?
The word “implementation” means the process of putting a plan or idea into practice. In plain terms, the act of actually building or carrying out a plan, or the finished result of doing so.
How do you pronounce “implementation”?
“Implementation” is pronounced ihmp-lih-muhn-TAYSHN (/ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “implementation” in a sentence?
Here is “implementation” used in a sentence: “The implementation of the new system took six months.”
What part of speech is “implementation”?
“Implementation” is a noun.
Is “implementation” a common word?
“Implementation” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “implementation” have?
“Implementation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of putting a plan or idea into practice.
What is the difference between 'implementation' and 'execution'?
'Implementation' is the overall process of putting a plan or idea into practice, including setup and building. 'Execution' emphasises the act of carrying out or performing the plan, often stressing how well it is done.
What is the difference between 'implementation' and 'design'?
'Design' is the stage of planning how something should work and creating the specification. 'Implementation' is the stage of actually building it and making it real, so implementation follows and realises the design.
What is the difference between 'implementation' and 'deployment'?
'Implementation' covers building and putting a plan or system into practice. 'Deployment' is the narrower step of releasing or rolling out a finished version so it is live and in use.
What words commonly go with 'implementation'?
'Implementation' often appears with words like plan, phase, strategy, timeline, and cost. Common verbs include oversee, delay, complete, and support the implementation.
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