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implement [ ímplimənt ]

noun (plural implements)

Definition:

1. tool: a useful piece of equipment, usually a specially shaped object designed to do a particular task

writing implements

2. law requirement: something needed in order to achieve something else ( formal )

transitive verb (3rd person present singular implements, present participle implementing, past and past participle implemented)

Definition:

1. carry out or fulfil something: to put something into effect or action

The plan has yet to be fully implemented.

2. give tools to somebody: to provide or equip somebody with the tools or other means to do something ( formal )

[15th century. < late Latin implementum 'filling' < Latin implere 'fill in' < plere 'to fill']

implemental [ ímpli mént'l ] adjective

implementation [ ímpli men táysh'n ] noun

implementer [ ímpli mentər ] noun