implementation

im·ple·ment  (mpl-mnt)

n.

1. A tool or instrument used in doing work: a gardening implement. See Synonyms at tool.

2. An article used to outfit or equip.

3. A means of achieving an end; an instrument or agent.

tr.v. (-mnt) im·ple·ment·ed, im·ple·ment·ing, im·ple·ments

1. To put into practical effect; carry out: implement the new procedures.

2. To supply with implements.

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[Middle English, supplementary payment, from Old French emplement, act of filling, from Late Latin implmentum, from Latin implre, to fill up : in-, intensive pref.; see in-² + plre, to fill; see pel-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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imple·men·tation (-mn-tshn, -mn-) n.

imple·menter, imple·mentor n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	implementation - the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order; "the agency was created for the implementation of the policy" carrying out, execution enforcement - the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
	2.	implementation - the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect effectuation human action, human activity, act, deed - something that people do or cause to happen invocation - the act of appealing for help instrumentation - the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation motorisation, motorization - the act of motorizing (equiping with motors or with motor vehicles) means, way, agency - how a result is obtained or an end is achieved; "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success" praxis, practice - translating an idea into action; "a hard theory to put into practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of communism"

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implementation

noun carrying out, effecting, execution, performance, performing, discharge, enforcement, accomplishment, realization, fulfilment

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Procedures governing the mobilization of the force and the deployment, employment, and sustainment of military operations in response to execution orders issued by the National Command Authorities. Also called IMP.