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    execution
    /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action: "he was fascinated by the entire operation and its execution" Similar implementationcarrying outaccomplishmentperformance
    • 2. the carrying out of a sentence of death on a condemned person: "the execution of juveniles is prohibited by international law" Similar capital punishmentthe death penaltybeing put to deathkilling

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  2. the act of doing or performing something in a planned way: Effective operations managers require advanced skills in design, planning, and execution. the execution of sth The landlord may exclude the tenant from occupation, but only for a reasonable time, and only if to do so is essential for the execution of the work.

  3. The meaning of EXECUTION is the act or process of executing : performance. How to use execution in a sentence.

  4. 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: The pianist's execution of the sonata was consummate. effective, usually destructive action, or the result attained by it (usually preceded by do ):

  5. execution in British English. (ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən ) 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.

  6. [uncountable] (formal) skill in performing or making something, such as a piece of music or work of art. Her execution of the piano piece was perfect. the poor execution of the film. [uncountable] (law) the act of following the instructions in a legal document, especially those in somebody’s will.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. EXECUTION definition: 1. the legal punishment of killing someone 2. the act of doing something, such as following a plan…. Learn more.

  10. 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: The pianist's execution of the sonata was consummate.

  11. Definition of execution in English: execution. Pronunciation: /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃn/ noun. [mass noun] 1 the carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action: he was fascinated by the entire operation and its execution. More example sentences Synonyms.