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execution
[ ek-si-kyoo-shuhn ]
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:
The pianist's execution of the sonata was consummate.
- effective, usually destructive action, or the result attained by it (usually preceded by do ):
The grenades did rapid execution.
- Law. a judicial writ directing the enforcement of a judgment.
- Computers. the act of running, or the results of having run, a program or routine, or the performance of an instruction.
execution
/ ˌɛɪˈːʃə /
noun
- the act or process of executing
- the carrying out or undergoing of a sentence of death
- the style or manner in which something is accomplished or performed; technique
as a pianist his execution is poor
- the enforcement of the judgment of a court of law
- the writ ordering such enforcement
Other Word Forms
- e·tDz· adjective
- ԴDze··tDz noun
- e··tDz noun
- e··tDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of execution1
Example Sentences
Bob’s main instrument of choice these days is a grand piano, and sometimes his execution on that is masterful, and other times it feels a little slapdash.
In a statement, the main opposition coalition said the "execution of peaceful protesters was premeditated and sanctioned at the highest levels".
On Thursday, the Santa Clara-based chipmaker confirmed it would be laying off workers to “drive better, more efficient execution across the business.”
The BBC has shown "inconsistent execution when it comes to dealing with poor performance and bad behaviour" over the years, it said.
It said that it had been informed of the execution by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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