noun

execution

ek-sih-KYOO-shuhn/ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃn/

The carrying out of an action or instruction.

The success of our plan depends on careful execution.

A small team successfully assembling a stage exactly like the pictorial unlettered plan held by coordinator, coordinated work and nearly complete structure, no writing.

Etymology

exLatinout

+ecutLatinto follow

+ionLatinact or process

The pieces express the act of “following out,” which developed into accomplishing or enforcing something. Execution names the actual putting into effect of a plan or order.

In context

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Your execution follows a very strict road map. Step one, always always ensure utilities are isolated or shut down to make the site safe. Step two, remove components in a highly controlled order

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More examples

The chef's execution of the recipe impresses the judges.
Repeated executions of the program produce the same result.
Both witnesses must be present for the execution of the contract.

Forms

execution · executions

execute verb — To carry out a plan or instruction.

Similar words

implementation: Emphasizes putting a plan or system into practical use.
performance: Emphasizes how an action or task is carried out.