Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

implementation

/ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.31 in modern English

Syllables: im-ple-men-ta-tion
IPA: /ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/

20

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A result of implementing something; a finished product, system or device.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Now that the requirements are complete we can move on to implementation."
"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."
"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."
"His implementation works, but it needs some fine-tuning."

Etymology

From implement + -ation.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: implement

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/
British English: /ˌɪmplɪmənˈteɪʃən/

Usage

Inflected Forms

implementations (plural)

Derived Forms

implementational misimplementation postimplementation preimplementation reimplementation

Synonyms

effectuation execution carrying out

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce implementation?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/.
What does implementation mean?: 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.
Where does implementation come from?: From implement + -ation.

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