n. & v.
--n.
1. a tool, instrument, or utensil.
2 (in pl.) equipment; articles of furniture, dress, etc.
3 Law performance of an obligation.
--v.tr.
1. a put (a decision, plan, etc.) into effect. b fulfil (an undertaking).
2 complete (a contract etc.).
3 fill up; supplement.
Derivatives:
implementation n.
Etymology: ME f. med.L implementa (pl.) f. implere employ (as IN-(2), L plere plet- fill)