execution

/ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/
nounIntermediate
💼Business
formal

the act of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action

The company's execution of the marketing strategy led to increased sales.

The company successfully implemented the marketing strategy, resulting in higher sales.

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In business, this refers to the effective implementation of plans or strategies.

⚖️Law
formal

the act of putting someone to death as a legal punishment

The execution was carried out at dawn.

The legal punishment of death was performed at dawn.

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This is a legal term referring to the death penalty.

Collocations

flawless executionperfect implementationpoor executionineffective implementationcarry out executionperform the act of executing

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Related Phrases

execution of a willphrase
the process of carrying out the instructions in a will
execution of a contractphrase
the fulfillment of the terms of a contract

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'execution' can vary greatly depending on the context. Always consider the field or domain when using this word.

Gold Rule

Legal vs. Business Use

In legal contexts, 'execution' often refers to the death penalty, while in business, it refers to the implementation of plans or strategies.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'executio', meaning 'a carrying out, performance'

📝Usage Notes

The word can have different meanings depending on the context. In business, it refers to the effective implementation of plans, while in law, it refers to the death penalty.

Word Breakdown

ex-
out
prefix
+
-ecute
to carry out
root
+
-ion
the act of
suffix
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