implement

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

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put a plan, decision, or method into effect

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Senses

5 more senses beyond the canonical

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

To put a plan, policy, decision, agreement, etc. into action or effect.

NY DFS Part 500 (NYCRR Title 23, Chapter 1, Part 500)

To put a new system into effect.

Wordset Dictionary

pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue

Wordset Dictionary

apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

Wordset Dictionary

ensure observance of laws and rules

Classifications

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Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Common in O*NET task statements for sysadmin and security roles. 'Implement security controls,' 'implement policies' — same accountability level as configure/deploy.

Automation

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Variants

11 surface forms

synonym: carry outenforcefollow outfollow throughfollow upgo throughput through
pasttense: implemented
presentparticiple: implementing
thirdpersonsingular: implements
pastparticiple: implemented

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