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Implementation

/ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.

    "The implementation of the new policy improved efficiency across the department."
  2. 2

    The act of executing or carrying out a task or project.

    "Successful implementation of the software required extensive training for all staff."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'implementation' originates from the Latin 'implere', meaning 'to fill up or complete'. It evolved through Middle French 'implément', which referred to the act of fulfilling or executing a plan, gaining its current usage in English around the late 19th century.

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