implement n : instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

1 apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design; "implement a procedure"

2 ensure observance of laws and rules; "Apply the rules to everyone"; [syn: enforce, apply] [ant: exempt]

3 pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue; "Did he go through with the treatment?"; "He implemented a new economic plan"; "She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal" [syn: follow through, follow up, follow out, carry out, put through, go through]

English

Etymology

From implementem (accusative singular of implemens) (“a filling up”), present participle of implere (“to fill up”).

Pronunciation 1

• /ˈɪmpləmənt/

Noun

1. A tool or instrument for working with.

   They carried an assortment of gardening implements in the truck.

Translations

Pronunciation 2

• /ˌɪmpləmˈent/

Verb

1. to bring about; to put into practice

   It’s a good thought, but it will be a difficult thing to implement.

Translations

Derived terms

• implementable
• implementation

Implement(s) may refer to:

• Implementation — the process for putting a design, plan or policy into effect.
• A class of tools — such as farm implements or writing implements.

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