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implement

[im-pluh-muhnt, im-pluh-ment, -muhnt] / ˈɪm plə mənt, ˈɪm pləˌmɛnt, -mənt /




Usage

What are other ways to say implement? An implement is any tool or contrivance designed or used for a particular purpose: agricultural implements. An instrument is anything used in doing a certain type of work or producing a certain result, especially such as requires delicacy, accuracy, or precision: surgical or musical instruments. A tool is a contrivance held in and worked by the hand, for assisting the work of (especially) mechanics or skilled laborers: a carpenter's tools. A utensil is especially an article for domestic use: kitchen utensils.

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There are still many areas of policy which Burnham has not covered during his campaign, but here are some of the changes he might try to implement if he enters Downing Street.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

After half a decade in which the Fed has repeatedly missed its 2% inflation target, a chairman this determined to operate differently and implement regime change is an encouraging development.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

Most glaringly, it became an explicit policy tool when the Fed thought it was struggling to implement policy with short-term rates near zero but has persisted long after policy normalized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

“One of the easiest to implement: Kids care a lot about recess.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Once the taste of earth had settled his heart rate, he decided it was time to implement his escape plan.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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