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- Dictionaryex·e·cu·tion/ˌeksəˈkyo͞oSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order, or course of action: "he was fascinated by the entire operation and its execution" Similar
- 2. the carrying out of a sentence of death on a condemned person: "the execution of juveniles is prohibited by international law" Similar
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The meaning of EXECUTION is the act or process of executing : performance. How to use execution in a sentence.
the act of doing or performing something in a planned way: The guitarist’s execution of the ballad was superb. execution noun (PUNISHMENT) [ C/U ] the act of killing someone as a legal punishment: [ U ] Execution is still a penalty for murder. (Definition of execution from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Execution is taking an idea and actually making it happen. The execution of a plan is when you put it into effect, like the execution on the field of a football team's game plan. It can also mean the style in which a project is carried out, like a ballet's creative execution.
noun. the act or process of executing. the state or fact of being executed. the infliction of capital punishment or, formerly, of any legal punishment. the process of performing a judgment or sentence of a court: The judge stayed execution of the sentence pending appeal. a mode or style of performance; technical skill, as in music:
noun. 1. the act or process of executing. 2. the carrying out or undergoing of a sentence of death. 3. the style or manner in which something is accomplished or performed; technique. as a pianist his execution is poor. 4. a. the enforcement of the judgment of a court of law. b. the writ ordering such enforcement. Collins English Dictionary.
1. a. The act of executing something. b. The state of being executed. 2. The manner, style, or result of performance: The plan was sound; its execution, faulty. 3. The act or an instance of putting to death or being put to death as a lawful penalty.
The manner, style, or result of performance. The plan was sound; its execution, faulty. The act or an instance of putting to death or being put to death as a lawful penalty. (penalty of death): crucifixion, electrocution, hanging, lethal injection.
The meaning of EXECUTE is to carry (something) out fully : to put (something) completely into effect. How to use execute in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Execute.
[uncountable] (formal) the act of doing a piece of work, performing a duty, or putting a plan into action. He had failed in the execution of his duty. The idea was good, but the execution was poor. The company is liable for any damage caused by faulty execution of the building work. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
EXECUTE definition: 1. to kill someone as a legal punishment: 2. to do or perform something, especially in a planned…. Learn more.
