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implement

[ noun im-pluh-muhnt; verb im-pluh-ment, -muhnt ]

noun

  1. any article used in some activity, especially an instrument, tool, or utensil:

    agricultural implements.

  2. an article of equipment, as household furniture, clothing, ecclesiastical vestments, or the like.
  3. a means; agent:

    human beings as an implement of divine plan.



verb (used with object)

  1. to fulfill; perform; carry out:

    Once in office, he failed to implement his campaign promises.

  2. to put into effect according to or by means of a definite plan or procedure.
  3. Computers. to realize or instantiate (an element in a program), often under certain conditions as specified by the software involved.
  4. to fill out or supplement.
  5. to provide with implements.

implement

noun

  1. a piece of equipment; tool or utensil

    gardening implements

  2. something used to achieve a purpose; agent
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to carry out; put into action; perform

    to implement a plan

  2. archaic.
    to complete, satisfy, or fulfil
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ𳾱ˈٲپDz, noun
  • ˌˈԳٲ, adjective
  • ˈˌԳٱ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ··Գ·· adjective
  • ···ٲ adjective
  • ···ٲ·پDz [im-pl, uh, -m, uh, n-, tey, -sh, uh, n, ‑men‑] noun
  • ··Գ· ···ٴǰ noun
  • ԴDz···Գ noun
  • non····ٲ adjective
  • ···Գ verb (used with object)
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of implement1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Late Latin ŧԳٳܳ “a filling up,” equivalent to Latin ŧ() “to fill up” ( im- im- 1 + ŧ “to fill” ) + -mentum -ment
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of implement1

C17: from Late Latin ŧԳٳܳ, literally: a filling up, from Latin imŧ to fill up, satisfy, fulfil
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Example Sentences

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Political resistance has meant that the legislation is so far only being implemented in the northern regions of the Basque Country, Navarre and Catalonia, and its success is open to debate.

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“I think the Trump administration really wants to cut back on things so that they can fund their tax breaks that they implemented during his first term,” the Dem Club president said.

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Cardiff Met, which employs around 1800 staff according to the latest data, said it had already implemented a range of measures to minimise the need for compulsory redundancies, but further reductions were required.

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The NASUWT's national official Justin McCamphill said teachers "can be assured that we will work together to bring their concerns to the independent review of workload while also ensuring that previous commitments are implemented".

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According to the lawsuit, Trump’s order would effectively force states “at breakneck pace, to implement trainings, testing, coordination, implementation, and voter education across multiple State agencies and databases.”

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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 .

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