noun

execution

implementation, carrying out, capital punishment, performance

The execution of the plan was flawless.

The execution of the plan was flawless.

The execution was scheduled for midnight.

The execution was scheduled for midnight.

Her execution of the dive was perfect.

Her execution of the dive was perfect.

((execution of sth.)) the carrying out of (sth.) The execution of the plan was flawless.

Synonyms: implementation, performance, accomplishment; Antonyms: failure, non-performance

From Latin 'executionem'. It's the verb 'execute' plus the suffix '-tion', which denotes an action or process.

The '-tion' ending turns the verb 'execute' into a noun representing the *action* of executing.

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