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apply or implement
Hi everyone,
Could you please tell me the difference between "apply" and "implement"? In the sentence below, what do you think about the usage of each of these words?
Although environmental activists may argue that humans have gone too far, suggesting there is no way back, there still are workable solutions that can be applied/implemented by both individuals and governments.
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11 de oct. de 2016 1:46
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We implement solutions.
We apply pressure to a wound.
We apply principles to a design, strategy or foundation.
We apply ourselves to our work.
11 de octubre de 2016
2
'Implement' means to put into effect for the first time.
'Apply' means to put something into effect or into use after it was implemented.
For instance, on January 1st, a city implements a parking ban on Main Street between the hours of 5 PM and 7 PM. On January 5th, a police officer applies the law and tickets a car which is parked on Main Street between those hours.
11 de octubre de 2016
1
Apply means put in practical use.
Implement means put into effect. Carry out.
The author has tried to paraphrase to make the sentence more understandable.
11 de octubre de 2016
1
So there's a INCREDIBLY small but equally important difference between the two.
'Implement' means to put into effect for the first time. 'Apply' means to put something into effect or into use after it was implemented.
For instance, on January 1st, a city implements a parking ban on Main Street between the hours of 5 PM and 7 PM. On January 5th, a police officer applies the law and tickets a car which is parked on Main Street between those hours.
11 de octubre de 2016
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