Execution
/ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/
Definitions
3 meaningsThe act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action, or the way in which something is done.
/ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/
The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action.
The execution of the plan was flawless.
💡 Simply: It's like when you have a plan and you actually DO it! Like, 'The chef's execution of the new recipe was perfect!'
👶 For kids: When you do what you planned to do! Like, putting your toys away.
More Examples
The company’s efficient execution led to increased profits.
The success of the project hinged on its timely execution.
Proper execution of the code is crucial for a program to work correctly.
How It's Used
"The execution of the marketing strategy was critical to the product launch's success."
"The general planned a swift execution of the battle plan."
The carrying out of a sentence of death on a person condemned by a court of law.
/ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/
The act of putting a condemned person to death.
The execution was a somber event.
💡 Simply: Sadly, it also means killing someone as a punishment. Like, in the old days, they had executions.
👶 For kids: When someone gets punished by death.
More Examples
The condemned man faced execution.
The state abolished the death penalty, ending executions.
The historical accounts detail numerous executions.
How It's Used
"The execution was carried out at dawn."
"The execution of the queen was a pivotal moment in the revolution."
The way in which something is performed or carried out; the style or skill with which something is done.
/ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/
The manner in which something is done.
The chef's excellent execution of the dish impressed the judges.
💡 Simply: How well something is done. Like, 'The dancer's execution of the moves was really graceful!'
👶 For kids: How something is done or performed.
More Examples
Her meticulous execution of the task resulted in a successful outcome.
The execution of the painting was breathtaking.
The actor's execution of the role was superb.
How It's Used
"The gymnast’s execution of the routine was near-perfect."
"The artist was praised for their masterful execution."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
execution of the contract
The signing and formalizing of a legal agreement, making it official and binding.
"The execution of the contract finalized the terms between the parties."
From Middle French execution, from Latin executio (“a performance, a carrying out”), from exsequor (“to follow out, pursue, accomplish”).
Historically, 'execution' has been associated with legal and military actions, especially the carrying out of orders and sentences.
Memory tip
Think of the way an actor brings a role to life on stage – the execution of a performance.
Word Origin
"to carry out, accomplish"