implementation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌɪmplɪmənˈteɪʃn/ /ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmpləmənˈteɪʃən/ en-us-implementation.ogg

Word forms

implementation implementations

Etymology

From implement + -ation.

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