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execution in British English

(ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən)
noun
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

execution in American English

(ˌɛksɪˈkjuʃən)
noun
1. 
the act of executing
; specif.,
a. 
a carrying out, doing, producing, etc.
b. 
a putting to death as in accordance with a legally imposed sentence
2. 
the manner of doing or producing something, as of performing a piece of music ora role in a play
3.  Archaic
effective action, esp. of a destructive nature
4.  Law
a. 
a writ or order, issued by a court, giving authority to put a judgment into effect
b. 
the legal method afforded for the enforcement of a judgment of a court
c. 
the act of carrying out the provisions of such a writ or order
d. 
the making valid of a legal instrument, as by signing, sealing, and delivering
Word origin
ME execucion < Anglo-Fr < OFr execution < L executio, exsecutio: see executor

Examples of 'execution' in a sentence
execution

Selected for his urgency but execution was unusually poor.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Campaigners say the execution process is designed to avoid scrutiny.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Many elements of it are likely to be missed due to legacy issues and poor execution.
The Sun (2013)
It was my execution that was poor.
The Sun (2008)
There had been two public executions.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Many of them had already died, because they were killed execution style.
The Sun (2015)
We are now witnessing the ritual Westminster process of execution.
The Sun (2006)
We should have scored more tries, wasted by poor execution.
The Sun (2009)
We gave up 23 turnovers and our execution was poor.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Most agree the idea was a good one, but the execution was poor.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It was a poor execution but that's life.
The Sun (2013)
I was expecting a public execution after a whole year.
The Sun (2012)
The sentence has been passed, and in those days there was no long delay between sentence and execution.
Christianity Today (2000)
 Public executions became the norm.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He was sentenced to execution by firing squad, but given life imprisonment because he had already served 12 years.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Some due diligence at the right end of the season would have saved them this tortuous, possibly terminal, process of execution.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)

Synonyms of 'execution'

killing, hanging, the death penalty, the rope
carrying out, performance, operation, administration
performance, style, delivery, manner
validation, signing, delivery, sealing
More Synonyms of execution

In other languages
execution

British English: execution /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/ NOUN
Execution is the act or process of killing someone as a punishment.
...execution by hanging.
  • American English: execution
  • Arabic: إِعْدام
  • Brazilian Portuguese: execução
  • Chinese: 处死刑
  • Croatian: pogubljenje
  • Czech: poprava
  • Danish: henrettelse
  • Dutch: executie
  • European Spanish: ejecución
  • Finnish: teloitus
  • French: exécution
  • German: Hinrichtung
  • Greek: εκτέλεση
  • Italian: esecuzione
  • Japanese: 処刑
  • Korean: 실행
  • Norwegian: henrettelse
  • Polish: wykonanie
  • European Portuguese: execução
  • Romanian: execuție
  • Russian: казнь
  • Latin American Spanish: ejecución
  • Swedish: avrättning
  • Thai: การประหารชีวิต
  • Turkish: idam
  • Ukrainian: страта
  • Vietnamese: sự thi hành

Chinese translation of 'execution'

execution

(ɛksɪˈkjuːʃən)

n

  1. (c/u) [of person] 处(處)死刑 (chǔ sǐxíng)
  2. (u) (frm) [of plan, order] 实(實)施 (shíshī)
  3. (u) [of manoeuvre] 完成 (wánchéng)
1 (noun) 
Definition
the carrying out or undergoing of a sentence of death
He was sentenced to execution.
Synonyms
killing
This is a brutal killing.
hanging
the death penalty
the rope
capital punishment
beheading
the electric chair
the guillotine
the noose
the scaffold
electrocution
decapitation
the firing squad
necktie party (informal)
2 (noun) 
Definition
the act of executing
the unquestioning execution of his orders
Synonyms
carrying out
performance
the performance of his duties
operation
administration
Standards in the administration of justice have degenerated.
achievement
It is the achievement of these goals that will bring lasting peace.
effect
We are now resuming diplomatic relations with immediate effect.
prosecution
rendering
discharge
free of any influence which might affect the discharge of his duties
enforcement
the adequate enforcement of the law
implementation
the implementation of the peace agreement
completion
The project is near completion.
accomplishment
His function is vital to the accomplishment of the mission.
realization
the realization of his worst fears
enactment
bringing off
consummation
We look forward to the consummation of this transaction.
3 (noun) 
Definition
the manner in which something is performed
his masterly execution of a difficult piece
Synonyms
performance
They are giving a performance of Bizet's Carmen.
style
Our children's different learning styles created many problems.
delivery
manner
The manner in which young children are spoken to depends on who is present.
technique
He went abroad to improve his tennis technique.
mode
the capitalist mode of production
presentation
Scottish Opera's presentation of Das Rheingold
rendition
The musicians broke into a rousing rendition of the song.
4 (noun) 
legislation preventing the due execution of the contracts
Synonyms
validation
signing
delivery
sealing

Additional synonyms

in the sense of accomplishment
Definition
the successful completion of something
His function is vital to the accomplishment of the mission.
Synonyms
accomplishing,
effecting,
finishing,
carrying out,
achievement,
conclusion,
bringing about,
execution,
completion,
realization,
fulfilment,
attainment,
consummation,
doing,
performance
in the sense of achievement
Definition
the successful completion of something
It is the achievement of these goals that will bring lasting peace.
Synonyms
fulfilment,
effecting,
performance,
production,
execution,
implementation,
completion,
accomplishment,
realization,
attainment,
acquirement,
carrying out or through
in the sense of administration
Definition
management of the affairs of an organization
Standards in the administration of justice have degenerated.
Synonyms
management,
government,
running,
control,
performance,
handling,
direction,
conduct,
application,
command,
provision,
distribution,
governing,
administering,
execution,
overseeing,
supervision,
manipulation,
governance,
dispensation,
superintendence

Nearby words of
execution

  • execrate
  • execration
  • execute
  • execution
  • executioner
  • executive
  • exegesis

Synonyms of 'execution'

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