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implementation

|im/ple/men/ta/tion|

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/ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/

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/ˌɪmplɪmɛnˈteɪʃən/

(implement)

putting into effect

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjectiveAdjective
implementimplementsimplementingimplementsimplementedimplementedimplementingimplementationsimplementationimplementersimplementedimplementable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'implementation' originates from the Latin word 'implementum,' where 'implere' meant 'to fill up.'

Historical Evolution

'implementum' transformed into the French word 'implément,' and eventually became the modern English word 'implementation' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fill up or complete,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'putting a plan into effect.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

The implementation of the new policy was smooth and efficient.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35