A2 noun Formal #547 most common

implementation

/ˌɪm.plə.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

The process of putting a decision, plan, or system into effect. It refers to the practical steps taken to make sure a new rule or tool starts working correctly.

Examples

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1

The implementation of the new school rules began on Monday.

The process of starting the new school rules began on Monday.

2

The government is overseeing the implementation of the new law.

The government is managing the start of the new law.

3

I'm still working on the implementation of my diet plan.

I am still trying to actually start my diet plan.

Word Family

Noun
implementation
Verb
implement
Adjective
implementable
Related
implementer
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Memory Tip

Think of 'I'm-planting': Implementation is like planting a seed (your plan) in the ground so it can grow into a real tree.

Quick Quiz

The ________ of the new safety rules took much longer than we expected.

Correct!

The correct answer is: implementation

Examples

1

The implementation of the new school rules began on Monday.

everyday

The process of starting the new school rules began on Monday.

2

The government is overseeing the implementation of the new law.

formal

The government is managing the start of the new law.

3

I'm still working on the implementation of my diet plan.

informal

I am still trying to actually start my diet plan.

4

The implementation of this algorithm requires high processing power.

academic

Putting this mathematical formula into use requires a strong computer.

5

We need a clear strategy for the implementation of the new software.

business

We need a plan for how we will start using the new software.

Word Family

Noun
implementation
Verb
implement
Adjective
implementable
Related
implementer

Common Collocations

successful implementation starting a plan in a way that works well
effective implementation putting something into action efficiently
policy implementation the act of putting a rule into practice
full implementation starting every part of a new system
software implementation the process of installing and using a program

Common Phrases

plan for implementation

a guide for how to put a plan into action

implementation phase

the specific time period when a plan is started

ease of implementation

how easy or difficult it is to start a new system

Often Confused With

implementation vs implication

Implementation is the act of doing something; implication is a suggested result or consequence.

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Usage Notes

Implementation is a formal word often used in business, law, and technology to describe moving from an idea to an actual action.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use the word 'implement' as a noun, but 'implementation' is the correct noun form for the process.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'I'm-planting': Implementation is like planting a seed (your plan) in the ground so it can grow into a real tree.

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Word Origin

From the Latin 'implere' meaning 'to fill up' or 'to complete'.

Grammar Patterns

Often used as an uncountable noun (the process of implementation). Usually followed by the preposition 'of'. Can be used in the plural (implementations) when referring to different versions of a system.

Quick Quiz

The ________ of the new safety rules took much longer than we expected.

Correct!

The correct answer is: implementation

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B2

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C1

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assistant

C2

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C1

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C1

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conclusion

C2

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consume

C1

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C1

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B2

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