Library / English Dictionary

IMPLEMENT

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("implement" is a kind of...):

instrumentality; instrumentation (an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "implement"):

writing implement (an implement that is used to write)

utensil (an implement for practical use (especially in a household))

tuning fork (a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments)

tool (an implement used in the practice of a vocation)

flyswat; flyswatter; swatter (an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects)

swab (implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion)

strickle (a tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure)

stirrer (an implement used for stirring)

stick (a long thin implement resembling a length of wood)

stick (an implement consisting of a length of wood)

sports implement (an implement used in a sport)

spike (a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal))

fishgig; fizgig; gig; lance; spear (an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish)

snuffer (a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles)

sharpener (any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper)

bar (a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon)

beater (an implement for beating)

brush (an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle)

buff; buffer (an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring))

candlesnuffer (an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle)

cleaning device; cleaning equipment; cleaning implement (any of a large class of implements used for cleaning)

eraser (an implement used to erase something)

fire iron (metal fireside implements)

flail (an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing)

hook (a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something)

branding iron; iron (implement used to brand live stock)

leather strip (implement consisting of a strip of leather)

needle (a sharp pointed implement (usually steel))

oar (an implement used to propel or steer a boat)

rod (a long thin implement made of metal or wood)

Derivation:

implement (apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design)

implemental (serving or acting as a means or aid)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue

Example:

She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal

Synonyms:

carry out; follow out; follow through; follow up; go through with; implement; put through

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "implement" is one way to...):

complete; finish (come or bring to a finish or an end)

Verb group:

accomplish; action; carry out; carry through; execute; fulfil; fulfill (put in effect)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "implement"):

adhere (follow through or carry out a plan without deviation)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

implementation (the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

Example:

implement a procedure

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "implement" is one way to...):

apply; employ; use; utilise; utilize (put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

implement (instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end)

implementation (the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Ensure observance of laws and rules

Example:

Apply the rules to everyone

Synonyms:

apply; enforce; implement

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "implement" is one way to...):

compel; obligate; oblige (force somebody to do something)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "implement"):

execute; run (carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine)

execute (carry out the legalities of)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Credits

 Context examples: 

He clattered all his means and implements together, rose from his chair, pulled out his pocket-handkerchief, and burst into tears.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

A metal cap designed to strengthen the end of an implement.

(Ferrule Device Component, NCI Thesaurus)

A published specification for storing digital data that is freely distributed and available to be used and implemented by anyone.

(Open Specification Data Format, NCI Thesaurus)

The device software was found to implement an incorrect sequence of steps for a specific computation.

(Incorrect Device Software Algorithm Evaluation Result, Food and Drug Administration)

A computer-implemented image processing method and apparatus for normalizing gel electrophoresis images.

(Gel Warping Algorithm, NCI Thesaurus)

In RPS this could be implemented as follows: The version number would be an integer starting at '1' and incrementing by 1.

(Document Version Number Text, NCI Thesaurus/BRIDG)

After implementing diets free of red meat, none of them experienced anaphylaxis in the 18 months to 3 years during which they were followed.

(NIAID scientists link cases of unexplained anaphylaxis to red meat allergy, National Institutes of Health)

The midday nap is easily implemented, and it costs nothing, particularly if accompanied by a slightly later end to the day, to avoid cutting into educational time.

(Children Who Nap Are Happier, Have Higher IQ, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

The advance represents a safe, easily implemented way to prevent the return of a fearful memory.

(How Our Memory Works, NIH, US)

This full moon is well angled to Mars, and Mars rules the surgeon’s implements.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)