implement(n = noun.artifact) - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end;
is a kind of instrumentality, instrumentation
has particulars: bar, beater, brush, buff, buffer, candlesnuffer, cleaning device, cleaning equipment, cleaning implement, eraser, fire iron, flail, hook, branding iron, iron, leather strip, needle, oar, rod, sharpener, snuffer, fishgig, fizgig, gig, lance, spear, spike, sports implement, stick, stick, stirrer, strickle, swab, flyswat, flyswatter, swatter, tool, tuning fork, utensil, writing implement
Derived forms verb implement₁, adjective implemental₁

1.  implement(v = verb.social) - apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design; "implement a procedure"
is one way to apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize
Derived forms noun implement₁, noun implementation₂
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

2.  implement(v = verb.social) apply, enforce - ensure observance of laws and rules; "Apply the rules to everyone"
is one way to compel, obligate, oblige
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

3.  implement(v = verb.change) carry out, follow out, follow through, follow up, go through, put through - pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue; "Did he go through with the treatment?"; "He implemented a new economic plan"; "She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal"
is one way to complete, finish
Derived form noun implementation₁
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

   That which fulfills or supplies a want or use; esp., an instrument, tool, or utensil, as supplying a requisite to an end; as, the implements of trade, of husbandry, or of war. [1913 Webster]
"Genius must have talent as its complement and implement." [1913 Webster]

1.  To accomplish; to fulfill. [1913 Webster]
"Revenge . . . executed and implemented by the hand of Vanbeest Brown." [1913 Webster]

2.  To provide with an implement or implements; to cause to be fulfilled, satisfied, or carried out, by means of an implement or implements. [1913 Webster]
"The chief mechanical requisites of the barometer are implemented in such an instrument as the following." [1913 Webster]

3.  To fulfill or perform, as a contract or an engagement. [1913 Webster]

implement, 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.

Derivative:
implementation n.

Etymology:
ME f. med.L implementa (pl.) f. implere employ (as IN-(2), L plere plet- fill)

N  instrument, machinery, mechanism, engineering, instrument, organ, tool, implement, utensil, machine, engine, lathe, gin, mill, air engine, caloric engine, heat engine, gear, tackle, tackling, rig, rigging, apparatus, appliances, plant, materiel, harness, trappings, fittings, accouterments, barde, equipment, equipmentage, appointments, furniture, upholstery, chattels, paraphernalia, mechanical powers, lever, leverage, mechanical advantage, crow, crowbar, handspike, gavelock, jemmy, jimmy, arm, limb, wing, oar, paddle, pulley, wheel and axle, wheelwork, clockwork, wheels within wheels, pinion, crank, winch, cam, pedal, capstan, wheel, inclined plane, wedge, screw, spring, mainspring, can hook, glut, heald, heddle, jenny, parbuckle, sprag, water wheel, handle, hilt, haft, shaft, heft, shank, blade, trigger, tiller, helm, treadle, key, turnscrew, screwdriver, knocker, hammer, edge tool, borer, vice, teeth, nail, rope, peg, support, spoon, arms, oar, cardiograph, recapper, snowplow, tenpenny, votograph, instrumental, mechanical, machinal, brachial.

cleaning implement, cutting implement, sports implement, writing implement