execution

/ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃən/
noun
  1. The act of carrying out a task, plan, or order.
    • Good execution is more important than having a perfect plan.
    • The software's execution of commands is very fast.
    • The execution of the project was flawless.
  2. The act of putting a person to death as a legal punishment.
    • In history, public executions were sometimes used as a deterrent.
    • The execution of the prisoner was scheduled for dawn.
    • Many people protested against the execution.
  3. The way in which something is performed or carried out; style or technique.
    • The dancer's execution of the spin was perfect.
    • The artist's execution of the painting showed great skill.
    • His execution of the piano piece was full of emotion.
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