##  [Implementation Gap](/index.php/implementation-gap) 

  ##  [Implementation Gap](https://social.quantumdictionary.io/implementation-gap-0) 

  

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Definition

The measurable discrepancy between the intended goals, rules, or mechanisms set out in a policy (here: education policy) and the outcomes or practices that materialize when the policy is enacted in real‑world contexts.