implementing

[ im-pluh-men-ting, -muhn- ]

noun

1. the act or process of carrying out a plan, putting a law or policy into effect, fulfilling a promise, etc.:

   As a board member, I helped establish protocols and procedures for the implementing of these programs.

adjective

1. putting or charged with putting something into effect, as a law, regulation, or policy:

   Until the implementing agencies develop their guidelines, specific concerns about what the new standard will mean can't be fully answered.

Word History and Origins

Origin of implementing¹

First recorded in 1710–20; implement ( def ) + -ing ¹( def ) for the noun; implement ( def ) + -ing ²( def ) for the adjective

Example Sentences

These might include creating protected areas, establishing sustainable harvesting quotas, or implementing restoration programs.

From Science Daily

With the Republicans in charge of every branch, the Democrats’ options for stopping Trump from implementing his policies are extremely limited.

From Salon

Mr Streeting’s repeated public opposition, including asking officials to examine the costs to the NHS of implementing any change in the law, has provoked private and public irritation from some of his Labour colleagues.

From BBC

District leaders acknowledged that implementing the ban will be a sea change at middle and high schools, where most students carry phones.

From Los Angeles Times

While the Supreme Court's guidelines can be seen as a positive step towards preventing such demolitions from becoming the norm, observers point out that implementing the order will be key in ensuring the practice stops.

From BBC

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