execution
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (7)
- putting a condemned person to deathSynonyms: executingcapital punishmentdeath penalty
- the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it“they criticised his performance as mayor”“experience generally improves performance”Synonyms: performancecarrying outcarrying into action
- (computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computerSynonyms: instruction execution
- (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceableSynonyms: execution of instrument
- a routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by authorizing a sheriff to carry it outSynonyms: writ of execution
- the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order“the agency was created for the implementation of the policy”Synonyms: implementationcarrying out
- unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human beingSynonyms: murderslaying
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
1.The act of executing; a carrying into effect or to completion; performance; achievement; consummation; as, the execution of a plan, a work, etc. [1913 Webster]
The excellence of the subject contributed much to the happiness of the execution.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]
2.A putting to death as a legal penalty; death lawfully inflicted; as, the execution of a murderer; to grant a stay of execution. [1913 Webster]
A warrant for his execution.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
3.The act of the mode of performing a work of art, of performing on an instrument, of engraving, etc.; as, the execution of a statue, painting, or piece of music. [1913 Webster]
The first quality of execution is truth.— Ruskin.[1913 Webster]
4.The mode of performing any activity; as, the game plan was excellent, but its execution was filled with mistakes. [PJC]
5.(Law) (a) The carrying into effect the judgment given in a court of law. (b) A judicial writ by which an officer is empowered to carry a judgment into effect; final process. (c) The act of signing, and delivering a legal instrument, or giving it the forms required to render it valid; as, the execution of a deed, or a will. [1913 Webster]
6.That which is executed or accomplished; effect; effective work; -- usually with do. [1913 Webster]
To do some fatal execution.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
7.The act of sacking a town. [Obs.] --Beau. & FL. [1913 Webster]
Free On-line Dictionary of Computing
<operating system, programming> The process of carrying out the instructions in a computer program by a computer.
See also dry run.
(1996-05-13)