— implementable , adj. — implemental , adj. — implementation , n. — implementer, implementor , n.
n. /im"pleuh meuhnt/ ; v. /im"pleuh ment', -meuhnt/ , n.
1. any article used in some activity, esp. an instrument, tool, or utensil: agricultural implements.
2. an article of equipment, as household furniture, clothing, ecclesiastical vestments, or the like.
3. a means; agent: human beings as an implement of divine plan.
v.t.
4. to fulfill; perform; carry out: Once in office, he failed to implement his campaign promises.
5. to put into effect according to or by means of a definite plan or procedure.
6. to fill out or supplement.
7. to provide with implements.
[ 1425-75; late ME implementum a filling up, equiv. to L imple ( re ) to fill up ( im- IM- 1 + plere to FILL) + -mentum -MENT ]
Syn. 1. See tool .