I. ˈim-plə-mənt noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin implementum action of filling up, from Latin implēre to fill up, from in- + plēre to fill — more at full
Date: 15th century
1. : an article serving to equip
the implement s of religious worship
2. : a device used in the performance of a task : tool , utensil
3. : one that serves as an instrument or tool
the partnership agreement does not seem to be a very potent implement — H. B. Hoffman
Synonyms:
implement , tool , instrument , appliance , utensil mean a relatively simple device for performing work. implement may apply to anything necessary to perform a task
crude stone implements
farm implements
tool suggests an implement adapted to facilitate a definite kind or stage of work and suggests the need of skill more strongly than implement
a carpenter's tools
instrument suggests a device capable of delicate or precise work
the dentist's instruments
appliance refers to a tool or instrument utilizing a power source and suggests portability or temporary attachment
household appliances
utensil applies to a device used in domestic work or some routine unskilled activity
kitchen utensils
II. -ˌment transitive verb
Date: 1806
1. : carry out , accomplish ; especially : to give practical effect to and ensure of actual fulfillment by concrete measures
2. : to provide instruments or means of expression for
• im·ple·men·ta·tion ˌim-plə-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen- noun
• im·ple·men·ter or im·ple·men·tor ˈim-plə-ˌmən-tər noun