Definition

The act of putting a plan or idea into action or making it happen. It involves the steps taken to execute a project or system.

Example

The implementation of the new software improved the company's efficiency.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new project they are working on?

Yeah, I read that the implementation starts next month.

I hope it goes smoothly; the planning phase seemed intense.

Definitely! The implementation will be the real test of their ideas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Implementation → It is formed from "implement" (from Latin "implere", meaning to fill up or fulfill) and "-ation" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "implementation" refers to the process of putting something into effect or fulfilling a plan.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fulfilling' a plan or idea — 'implement' means to fill it up, and '-ation' indicates the action of doing so.

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