implement
verb · noun
Simple meaning
Pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɪmpləmənt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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verb
Pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
To bring about; to put into practice; to carry out.
programming
To realize a technical specification, e.g. of an algorithm, interface, or protocol.
noun
A tool or instrument for working with.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
Used this way, implement is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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More ways to use implement
- “Implement a procedure.”verb
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Inflected forms
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Forced or compelled or put in force.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
Weapons considered collectively.
An implement used in a sport.
Any of a large class of implements used for cleaning.
An implement that is used to write.
A tool used for cutting or slicing.
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