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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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The ICO's probe was conducted in coordination with Canada's privacy commissioner and found 23andMe violated UK law by failing to implement appropriate authentication and verification measures for customers during its login process.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Fischer added that companies now have to implement trading policies that extend to prediction markets, though such policies often aren’t airtight.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Maybank says Chinese authorities are using the currency’s recent strength, supported by robust exports, as an opportunity to implement regulatory measures while minimizing unintended signals for the yuan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The study found that successful AI adoption depends less on the technology itself and more on how organizations implement it.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Instead of affirming an idea, you effect its affirmation; rather than postponing something, you implement a postponement.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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