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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.

Example Sentences

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Such policies are difficult to implement because few know what future jobs will entail and what protections will be needed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Dodds told BBC Wales her party would implement a universal package of 30 hours free childcare, covering 48 weeks of the year, for all children from nine months to four-years-old.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Oakland was the first to implement one in 2019, when it began placing a $3,000 or $6,000 yearly tax on unoccupied residences as well as undeveloped lots.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

But under the announcement Monday, the Medicare agency said it won’t implement changes to the risk adjustment model next year that were outlined in the earlier proposal—a decision that boosted the final rate.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

A third strategy is to grab one rope in one hand and use an implement, such as a long pole, to pull the other rope toward you.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell