execution — the carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order, or course of action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order, or course of action
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃn/
Example Sentences
- The chef's execution of the soufflé was so perfect that Gordon Ramsay actually smiled for once
- The execution of our marketing strategy led to a 200% increase in sales
- His execution of the dance moves was so bad that even the mannequins looked embarrassed
execution
NOUN[/ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃn/]
the carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order, or course of action
The team spent months planning the mission — but everything depended on the execution.
A brilliant idea means nothing if the execution fails under pressure.
The execution required everyone to contribute their skills and distribute the workload perfectly.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin executio, which evolved from exsequi meaning 'to follow out' or 'to pursue to completion'. Originally, it conveyed the sense of 'following through to the end' or 'accomplishing a task thoroughly'.
Breakdown
ex- (out, forth) + sequi (to follow, to pursue) + -tion (noun-forming suffix), literally meaning 'a following out' or 'a carrying through to completion'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef's execution of the soufflé was so perfect that Gordon Ramsay actually smiled for once”
“The execution of our marketing strategy led to a 200% increase in sales”
“His execution of the dance moves was so bad that even the mannequins looked embarrassed”
“The execution of the new policy will begin next month”
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