n.
/
ˈɪmplɪm(ə)nt/
- a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment.
- Scots Law performance of an obligation.
v.
/
ˈɪmplɪmɛnt/
put into effect.
Derivative
- implementation n.
- implementer n.
Etymology
ME: partly from med. L. implementa (pl.), partly from late L. implementum ‘filling up’, both from L. implere ‘fill up’ (later ‘employ’).