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implement

[im-pluh-muhnt, im-pluh-ment, -muhnt] / ˈɪm plə mənt, ˈɪm pləˌmɛnt, -mənt /




Usage

What are other ways to say implement? An implement is any tool or contrivance designed or used for a particular purpose: agricultural implements. An instrument is anything used in doing a certain type of work or producing a certain result, especially such as requires delicacy, accuracy, or precision: surgical or musical instruments. A tool is a contrivance held in and worked by the hand, for assisting the work of (especially) mechanics or skilled laborers: a carpenter's tools. A utensil is especially an article for domestic use: kitchen utensils.

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And both would take many years to implement.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

The oceans ministry said this week that "consultations with key relevant countries and agencies" have been completed to "implement administrative procedures necessary" for the voyage.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

And Liani noted that the company owns historical data and context on how companies conduct their workflows, which he thinks positions it well to implement agentic-AI solutions.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

County could become among the first major election jurisdictions to implement guidance or policy related to prediction markets.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

He didn’t feel like surprising her when she was armed with a sharp gardening implement.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

The coach implements tactics based on the positions of players in the hope of giving their team an advantage.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Rather than serving as a heavy hammer, it functioned as a softer striking tool used to repair and sharpen stone handaxes and other cutting implements after their edges became worn.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

The project is one of the major street redesigns moving forward as Los Angeles implements Measure HLA.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

More than 100 pages of court documents which showed the wide range of items Murrell bought over a 12-year period revealed thousands of pounds went on kitchen implements and appliances.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

A more drastic search than the previous one was undertaken, house by house, and this time they even took farm implements.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Because the new standards will take effect as contracts are established or modified, the rules don’t yet apply to existing facilities in California, though they were implemented at a new facility in Minnesota.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston told reporters Carney made specific requests that the United States wanted implemented by Canadian provinces.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

"In situations where soldiers fail to adhere to IDF orders, the incidents are thoroughly reviewed, and disciplinary actions are implemented accordingly", it added.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Australian authorities had initially planned a nationwide gun buyback, though plans have been delayed over funding and how it would be implemented.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

It is impossible to get round the problem that Papin’s steam-pressure engine could not be made to work to power a boat unless it was implemented on a large scale.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

The administration hasn’t yet publicly released documents implementing Trump’s directive.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

District Judge Indira Talwani issued an injunction that prevented the federal government from implementing that EO.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

Researchers said their findings underscore the importance of clearly communicating with the public when developing and implementing healthcare reforms.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Furthermore, federal courts have typically given the president broad discretion in implementing the statute.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

Which meant Naheed could start implementing her making-amends plan right away.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin




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