English
execution
Etymology

From Old French execution (c.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/, (nonstandard) /ˌɛɡ.zɪˈkjuː.ʃən/
Noun

execution

  1. The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).
  2. The state of being accomplished.
    The mission's successful execution lifted the troops' morale.
    Coordinate term: realization
  3. The act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty, or actions so associated.
  4. (legal) The carrying into effect of a court judgment, or of a will.
  5. (now, rare) Specifically, the seizure of a debtor's goods or property in default of payment.
  6. (legal) The formal process by which a contract is made valid and put into binding effect.
  7. (computing) The carrying out of an instruction, program or program segment by a computer.
    The entire machine slowed down during the execution of the virus checker.
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