1. Tools or equipment: This is the most common usage. It refers to the objects used for a particular task or purpose. For example:
* Farming implements: plows, harrows, cultivators, etc.
* Surgical implements: scalpels, forceps, sutures, etc.
* Household implements: knives, forks, spoons, etc.
2. The act of putting something into effect: This is less common. It refers to the process of implementing a plan or idea. For example:
* The government's implementation of new policies: This means the government putting those policies into action.
Note: "Implements" can also be used as the plural form of the verb "implement."
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