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implementation

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See also: implémentation

English

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Etymology

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From implement +‎ -ation.[1]

Pronunciation

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Noun

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implementation (countable and uncountable, plural implementations)

  1. The process of moving an idea from concept to reality. In business, engineering and other fields, implementation refers to the building process rather than the design process.
    Now that the requirements are complete we can move on to implementation.
    • 1962 October, Brian Haresnape, “Focus on B.R. passenger stations”, in Modern Railways, page 252:
      The Group has recently concentrated on two main objectives, the implementation of a Code of Practice on minor station improvements and the preparation of a stock list of approved items of equipment for railway stations.
    • 2020 April 29, Lauren Fox, “SBA moves to help smaller banks access business relief funds”, in CNN‎[1], archived from the original on 20 August 2020:
      Calls for oversight are growing, and the SBA Inspector General has already told lawmakers his office will review implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program in an upcoming investigation.
  2. (electronics) A result of implementing something; a finished product, system or device.
    His implementation works, but it needs some fine-tuning.

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References

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  1. ^ “implementation, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

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