we have not implemented

USAGE SUMMARY

"we have not implemented" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to communicate that a certain action that you were supposed to carry out has not yet been done. For example, "We have not implemented the new security system yet."

✓ Grammatically correct

Science

News & Media

Academia

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

17 human-written examples

Given that we have not implemented the CIp algorithm in the present article, we are not arguing that the CbCI algorithm is better than the CIp algorithm.

Nature

Our conclusion is that there is some kind of time delay, which increases with simulation length, on the level of spike timings which in turn causes the problems described above, though we have not implemented such a time delay since it is basic HH.

Yale University

But we have not implemented Translog function in our model.

Journal of Cloud Computing

For complexity reasons, however, we have not implemented such an approach in our simulations.

EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking

Also, for test use, we have not implemented comprehensive error-checking on the web front-end.

Journal of Cloud Computing: Advances, Systems and Applications

Thus far, we have not implemented any specific garbage-collection algorithm for minimising message loss due to buffer overflow.

Journal of Internet Services and Applications

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

43 human-written examples

The problem is that we haven't implemented them robustly enough.

The Guardian

We haven't implemented remove here, but it's done using rotations too.

Cornell University

"We haven't implemented strategies as well as we should have, and I think Rick Thoman's being an outsider was part of the problem," Mr. Allaire said.

The New York Times

But we haven't implemented this on Google Goggles because we want to consider the privacy implications and how this feature might be added responsibly," he said.

The Guardian - Tech

One is that we haven't done a good enough job in overseeing projects involving resettlement; two, we haven't implemented those plans well enough; and three, we haven't put in place strong tracking systems to make sure that our policies were being followed.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When stating that something has not been implemented, clearly indicate what 'it' refers to and the reasons for the lack of implementation. For instance, "We have not implemented the new software due to budget constraints."

Common error

Avoid using "we have not implemented" without specifying what has not been implemented. An incomplete statement lacks context and confuses readers. Always provide the object of the implementation.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "we have not implemented" functions as a statement indicating that a particular action, plan, or system has not yet been put into effect. It uses a present perfect negative construction to convey that the implementation has not occurred up to the present time, as demonstrated by Ludwig's examples.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

Science

40%

News & Media

33%

Academia

27%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "we have not implemented" is a grammatically correct and commonly used construction to indicate that a specific action or plan has not yet been put into effect. According to Ludwig, it's suitable for various contexts, including science, news, and academia. When using this phrase, ensure clarity by specifying what has not been implemented and consider the reasons for the lack of implementation. While alternatives like "we didn't implement" exist, "we have not implemented" offers a slightly more formal tone. Be aware of potential misuse, such as failing to clarify the subject of implementation, and strive for clear, contextual statements.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

we haven't put into practice

Uses a more informal contraction and replaces "implemented" with "put into practice".

we have not yet executed

Replaces "implemented" with the more formal "executed" and adds "yet" for emphasis.

we have not carried out

Replaces "implemented" with the more general "carried out".

we have failed to implement

Adds a sense of failure or omission.

we did not implement

Uses the past tense to indicate a completed lack of implementation.

we are yet to implement

Uses a different tense construction to express the future intention of implementation.

we have not actioned

Replaces "implemented" with "actioned", a more business-oriented term.

we have not operationalized

Replaces "implemented" with the more technical "operationalized".

implementation is pending

A passive construction indicating the action is waiting to happen.

it remains unimplemented by us

Emphasizes the current state of being unimplemented and our role.

FAQs

How can I use "we have not implemented" in a sentence?

Use "we have not implemented" to state that a plan, system, or feature has not yet been put into effect. For example, "We have not implemented the new marketing strategy due to unforeseen circumstances."

What's a more formal way to say "we have not implemented"?

You can use phrases like "we have not executed" or "we are yet to implement" in more formal contexts.

Is it correct to say "we didn't implement" instead of "we have not implemented"?

Yes, "we didn't implement" is grammatically correct but slightly less formal. "We did not implement" emphasizes a completed lack of implementation, while "we have not implemented" may suggest it's still possible in the future.

What are some alternatives to "we have not implemented" that suggest future action?

Alternatives such as "we are yet to implement" or "implementation is pending" suggest that implementation is planned but hasn't happened yet. For a definitive lack of action, use "we failed to implement".