Synonyms

implementing

American

[im-pluh-men-ting, -muhn-] / ˈɪm pləˌmɛn tɪŋ, -mən- /

noun

the act or process of carrying out a plan, putting a law or policy into effect, fulfilling a promise, etc..

As a board member, I helped establish protocols and procedures for the implementing of these programs.

adjective

putting or charged with putting something into effect, as a law, regulation, or policy.

Until the implementing agencies develop their guidelines, specific concerns about what the new standard will mean can't be fully answered.

Etymology

Origin of implementing

First recorded in 1710–20; implement ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun; implement ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective

Example Sentences

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However, it added, "the true impact will depend on implementing decrees, sectoral regulations, and enforcement practice".

From Barron's

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

A foreign office spokesman said discussions were continuing with the U.S., though he disputed the idea that Britain was delaying implementing the deal, saying there had never been a timetable.

From The Wall Street Journal

DoorDash said it is also implementing limited operational changes in select locations, including investing in certain engineering roles in the U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal

While, in response to past allegations of unfairly controlling its currency's value, it's said it's committed to implementing a floating exchange rate regime, based on market supply and demand, but managed where necessary.

From BBC

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