execution

noun

ˌek-si-ˈkyü-shən How to pronounce execution (audio)
Definition of executionnext
as in implementation
the doing of an action the execution of this magic trick must be accomplished in one fluid motion

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Recent Examples of execution For apparel brands, retailers, and logistics partners, these findings mean that succeeding this holiday season hinges on bridging the gap between high-tech customer expectations and reliable operational execution. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 Precision and execution on punts and kickoffs can pin teams in their own end zones, stopping drives before they even get started. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Conceiving it is one thing, pulling it off another entirely, and here Ballard’s technique and execution were flawless. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Patricia Silvia’s family fills the first two rows of the small viewing room attached to the execution chamber. — Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for execution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
  1. implementation
  2. fulfillment
  3. perpetration
  4. performance
  5. accomplishment
Noun
  • The current implementation also takes about 69 seconds to run on an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X processor, leaving substantial scope for optimization.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The implementation of these checks and balances can be seen as tactical and their uses have evolved over time in ways the Founders might not have envisioned.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of implementation
Noun
  • The use of remote lockers and location pickup climbed 14 percent year over year and surpassed buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup as the leading alternative fulfillment method.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This article is part of our Life on the Other Side of the Game series, which looks at the lessons former athletes have learned in retirement about success, fulfillment and perspective.
    — Elise Devlin, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of fulfillment
Noun
  • What happens when the response to the horror of 9/11 becomes an arena for perpetration of further crimes, rather than the healing of wounds already inflicted?
    — Christopher Coffman, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Pipkins is charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder in perpetration of a kidnapping.
    — KC Baker, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Definition of perpetration
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  • Samsung is expected to release its full earnings report around the end of this month, detailing net profit and performance across individual business divisions.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The equipment in the classroom is also outdated and no longer reaches performance capabilities necessary for modern digital art, web design and 2D and 3D imaging, officials said.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of performance
Noun
  • It’s often said that great athletes struggle to talk about their sport and their accomplishments.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • McGuiness’ in-ring appearances have been few and far between but getting back in shape to make it through to the end is an accomplishment in and of itself.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of accomplishment

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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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