Execution — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌek-si-ˈkyü-shən/ ex·e·cu·tion

Meaning & Definition of Execution

Execution (noun)

  1. the act or process of executing, performance
  2. a putting to death especially as a legal penalty
  3. the process of enforcing a legal judgment (as against a debtor); also, a judicial writ directing such enforcement

Execution (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the doing of an action

    "the execution of this magic trick must be accomplished in one fluid motion"

    similar: accomplishment, achievement, commission, discharge, enactment, fulfillment, implementation, performance, perpetration, prosecution, pursuance
    related: dispatch, expedition, administration, direction, handling, management, application, operation, practice
    opposite: nonfulfillment, nonperformance

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Execution

The most common words with a similar meaning to Execution:

accomplishment, achievement, commission, discharge, enactment, fulfillment, implementation, performance, perpetration, prosecution, pursuance

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Execution

Words with the opposite meaning of Execution:

nonfulfillment, nonperformance

Related Words for Execution

dispatch, expedition, administration, direction, handling, management, application, operation, practice

Origin & Etymology of Execution

Middle English execucion, from Anglo-French, from Latin exsecution-, exsecutio, from exsequi to execute, from ex- + sequi to follow sue

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Execution

Words & Phrases Containing Execution

stay of execution

Frequently Asked Questions about Execution

What does "Execution" mean?

"Execution" means the act or process of executing, performance. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or process of executing, performance.

What is another word for "Execution"?

Other words for "Execution" include accomplishment, achievement, commission, discharge, enactment, fulfillment, implementation and performance. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Execution" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Execution"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Execution". Common alternatives include accomplishment, achievement, commission, discharge, enactment, fulfillment, implementation, performance, perpetration and prosecution.

What is the opposite of "Execution"?

Antonyms of "Execution" include nonfulfillment and nonperformance.

How do you use "Execution" in a sentence?

Examples of "Execution" in a sentence: "the execution of this magic trick must be accomplished in one fluid motion".

Is "Execution" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Execution" is a noun.

Is "Execution" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Execution" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Execution"?

"Execution" is pronounced /ˌek-si-ˈkyü-shən/ and divided into syllables as ex·e·cu·tion.