implement
Americannoun
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any article used in some activity, especially an instrument, tool, or utensil.
agricultural implements.
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an article of equipment, as household furniture, clothing, ecclesiastical vestments, or the like.
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a means; agent.
human beings as an implement of divine plan.
verb (used with object)
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to fulfill; perform; carry out.
Once in office, he failed to implement his campaign promises.
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to put into effect according to or by means of a definite plan or procedure.
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Computers. to realize or instantiate (an element in a program), often under certain conditions as specified by the software involved.
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to fill out or supplement.
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to provide with implements.
noun
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a piece of equipment; tool or utensil
gardening implements
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something used to achieve a purpose; agent
verb
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to carry out; put into action; perform
to implement a plan
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archaic to complete, satisfy, or fulfil
Usage
What are other ways to say implement? The word implement broadly refers to any article used in some activity. When should you use this noun over tool, instrument, or utensil? Learn more on Thesaurus.com.
Other Word Forms
- implementable adjective
- implemental adjective
- implementation noun
- implementer noun
- implementor noun
- nonimplement noun
- nonimplemental adjective
- reimplement verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of implement
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Late Latin implēmentum “a filling up,” equivalent to Latin implē(re) “to fill up” ( im- im- 1 + plēre “to fill” ) + -mentum -ment
Example Sentences
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John Wellwood, of North Berwick Community Council, said it was pushing for a legal review of the measures and the process of implementing it.
From BBC
So far only a handful of countries have implemented far-reaching regulatory frameworks on AI.
From Barron's
"Once identified we need to implement appropriate management measures to bring about seabird recovery," she added.
From BBC
Danish government policies influenced Labour's proposals for asylum reform last autumn, and the home secretary is expected to begin implementing some of them from next week.
From BBC
And, the White House has already implemented workarounds to keep tariffs in place.
From Barron's
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