noun · academic
implementation
/ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən/im·ple·men·TA·tion
the process of putting a plan, decision, or idea into effect
Examples
“The implementation of the new recycling scheme has been slow.”
“Successful implementation requires training and funding.”
“Problems often arise during implementation rather than during planning.”
Band 8 sentence
“Delays in the implementation of the programme, rather than its design, largely explained the shortfall in expected outcomes.”
Collocations
- implementation of
- successful implementation
- implement a policy
Word family
Common mistakes
do the implementation→carry out the implementation / implement
implementation were→implementation was
Say it for a higher band
5put into practice→6carry out→7+implementation
Synonyms
execution
enactment
Easily confused
application
“The application of the new rule required staff training.”
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In -tion / -sion
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