implement

Pronunciation: /ˈɪmpləmənt/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  2. verb apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
  3. verb ensure observance of laws and rules

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin implēmentum (“a filling up”), from Latin impleō (“to fill up”).

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Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
instrumentality
Narrower (hyponyms)
rod, oar, needle, eraser, strickle, tuning fork

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