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executionthe 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.
💡 Concept

The team spent months planning the mission — but everything depended on the execution.

A brilliant idea means nothing if the execution fails under pressure.
🧠 Mnemonic

A brilliant idea means nothing if the execution fails under pressure.

The execution required everyone to contribute their skills and distribute the workload perfectly.
🎵 Rhyme

The execution required everyone to contribute their skills and distribute the workload perfectly.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixex--
Rootsecut
Suffix--ion

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

prosecutionconstitutioninstitution
prosecution
constitution
institution

🔗Collocations

flawless execution
execution of a plan
execution date
poor execution
execution skills
strategic execution

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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

😄 Fun example

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

📚Related Words

Synonyms

implementationperformanceaccomplishmentfulfillmentrealization

Antonyms

neglectabandonmentfailure

Related

executeexecutiveexecutorexecutable

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