im´ple|men|ta´tion

im´ple|men|ta´tion
im|ple|ment «noun. IHM pluh muhnt; verb. IHM pluh mehnt», noun, verb.
–n.
1. a) a useful piece of equipment; tool; instrument; utensil. Plows and threshing machines are farm implements. A pail, an ax, a shovel, and a broom are implements. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under tool. (Cf. ↑tool) b) a person or agent considered as an instrument or tool: »

This old man was a most useful implement to us everywhere (Daniel Defoe).

2. Scottish. fulfillment, performance, or execution, as of a contract.
–v.t.
1. to provide with implements or other means.
2. to provide the power and authority necessary to accomplish or put (something) into effect: »

to implement an order. It can implement bonds of friendship, and respect, by ties that transcend language and semantics (Saturday Review).

3. to carry out; get done: »

Do not undertake a project unless you can implement it.

╂[< Late Latin implēmentum (literally) that which fills (a need) < Latin implēre to fill < in- in + -plēre to fill]
–im´ple|men|ta´tion, noun.
–im´ple|ment|er, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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