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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"
- 2. the carrying out of a sentence of death on a condemned person: "the execution of juveniles is prohibited by international law"
The meaning of EXECUTION is the act or process of executing : performance. How to use execution in a sentence.
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:
EXECUTION definition: 1. the legal punishment of killing someone: 2. the act of doing or performing something…. Learn more.
[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.
verb (used with object) , ex·e·cut·ed, ex·e·cut·ing. to carry out; accomplish: to execute a plan or order. Synonyms: finish, consummate, complete, achieve. to perform or do: to execute a maneuver; to execute a gymnastic feat. to inflict capital punishment on; put to death according to law.
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.
EXECUTE definition: 1. to kill someone as a legal punishment: 2. to do or perform something, especially in a planned…. Learn more.
[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.
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.
EXECUTION meaning: 1 : the act of killing someone especially as punishment for a crime; 2 : the act of doing or performing something.
