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execution

 

[ ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃ(ə)n ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The act of carrying out or putting into effect a plan, order, or course of action.

Synonyms

enforcement, implementation, performance

Examples of usage

  • The execution of the contract was completed on time.
  • The execution of the criminal took place at dawn.
  • The execution of the project required meticulous planning.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

The process of running a program or instruction.

Synonyms

implementation, operation, running

Examples of usage

  • The execution of the code resulted in an error.
  • The program's execution was halted due to a bug.
Context #3 | Noun

business

The act of carrying out a task or assignment.

Synonyms

accomplishment, implementation, performance

Examples of usage

  • The execution of the marketing strategy was successful.
  • The team's execution of the project was commendable.
Context #4 | Noun

military

The carrying out of a military action such as a planned attack.

Synonyms

conduct, implementation, operation

Examples of usage

  • The execution of the battle plan was flawless.
  • The swift execution of the operation surprised the enemy.
Context #5 | Verb

general

To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.

Synonyms

carry out, implement, perform

Examples of usage

  • The company will execute the new marketing strategy next month.
  • The government executed the changes to the policy.

Translations

Translations of the word "execution" in other languages:

🇵🇹 execução

🇮🇳 निष्पादन

🇩🇪 Ausführung

🇮🇩 pelaksanaan

🇺🇦 виконання

🇵🇱 wykonanie

🇯🇵 実行 (じっこう)

🇫🇷 exécution

🇪🇸 ejecución

🇹🇷 icra

🇰🇷 실행 (실행)

🇸🇦 تنفيذ

🇨🇿 provedení

🇸🇰 vykonanie

🇨🇳 执行 (zhíxíng)

🇸🇮 izvedba

🇮🇸 framkvæmd

🇰🇿 орындау

🇬🇪 შესრულება

🇦🇿 icra

🇲🇽 ejecución

Word origin

The word 'execution' originated from Middle English and Old French, ultimately derived from Latin 'executio' meaning 'a carrying out'. The term has been used in various contexts including law, computing, business, and military. It signifies the act of putting plans into action or carrying out a task. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, reflecting the diverse applications of executing tasks or actions.

See also: executability, executable, executing, executioner, executions, executive, executively, executives, executor, executors.