execution

//ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən//
B2Frequency Level 9Formal
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Noun

executionSingular
executionsPlural
1

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

The execution of the project was completed on schedule.

2

The killing of a person as a legal punishment for a crime.

The execution of the convicted murderer was carried out at dawn.

3

The technique or style with which an artistic work is produced or a skill is performed.

The pianist's execution of the difficult piece was flawless.

4

The process of running a computer program or instruction.

The execution of the program was completed without any errors.

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