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EXECUTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary Meaning of execution in English execution noun us Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˌek.səˈkjuː.ʃ ə n / uk Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃ ə n / execution noun ( KILLING ) Add to word list Add to word list [ C or U ] the legal punishment of killing someone: Execution is still the penalty in some states for murder . The executions will be carried out by a firing squad . Many people believe that execution has no place in the penal system of a civilized society . Henry VIII ordered the execution of two of his wives , Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard. The convicted double murderer is facing execution in the morning . The soldiers were arrested in connection with the alleged illegal execution of prisoners during the war . Hanging was the usual form of execution practiced in Britain . Death penalties behead boots on the ground idiom capital offense capital punishment chair condemn crucify death sentence death warrant decapitate decapitation electrocute firing squad go to the guillotine guillotine hang hanging hangman stake the electric chair See more results » execution noun ( ACTION ) [ U ] the act of doing or performing something, especially in a planned way: in the execution of Sometimes in the execution of their duty the police have to use firearms . Although the original idea was good, its execution has been disappointing . Acting and acts (your) every move idiom act act for someone act/do something on your own responsibility idiom ADL agency ant beat er exercise in something exploit exponent of something move performance performative practice praxis put your money where your mouth is idiom stuff talk See more results » (Definition of execution from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) execution | Intermediate English execution noun us Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˌek·sɪˈkju·ʃən / execution noun ( DOING SOMETHING ) Add to word list Add to word list [ U ] the act of doing or performing something in a planned way: The guitarist’s execution of the ballad was superb . execution noun ( PUNISHMENT ) [ C/U ] the act of killing someone as a legal punishment : [ U ] Execution is still a penalty for murder . (Definition of execution from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) execution | Business English execution noun [ U ] uk Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃ ə n / us Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio Add to word list Add to word list the act of doing or performing something in a planned way: Effective operations managers require advanced skills in design , planning , and execution. the execution of sth The landlord may exclude the tenant from occupation , but only for a reasonable time , and only if to do so is essential for the execution of the work . the execution of an agreement / strategy / contract the execution of a deed / policy /will in execution The concept of the new Arts Centre was impressive , but it fell short in execution. See also writ of execution STOCK MARKET the act of buying or selling shares , etc.: The quality of market systems is measured by the competitiveness of their pricing , the speed of execution and investor confidence in the integrity and fairness of the process . When circumstances indicate that a particular broker is in a position to obtain the best price and execution , the order is placed with that broker . the act of being successful with your business plans : We are looking for someone who is good at planning and capable of successful execution. (Definition of execution from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) What is the pronunciation of execution ? Translations of execution in Chinese (Traditional) 殺死, （依法進行的）處決，處死, 行動… See more in Chinese (Simplified) 杀死, （依法进行的）处决，处死, 行动… See more in Spanish ejecución, realización, cumplimiento… See more in Portuguese execução, execução [feminine]… See more in Japanese in Turkish in French in Catalan in Dutch in Czech in Danish in Indonesian in Thai in Vietnamese in Polish in Swedish in Malay in German in Norwegian in Korean in Ukrainian in Italian 死刑, 処刑（しょけい）, 実行（じっこう）… See more idam, infaz, yapma… See more exécution [feminine], exécution… See more execució… See more executie, uitvoering… See more poprava, provedení… See more henrettelse, udførelse, effektuering… See more eksekusi, pelaksanaan… See more โทษประหารชีวิต, การประหารชีวิต… See more sự hành hình, sự biểu diễn… See more egzekucja, wykonanie, wykonywanie… See more avrättning, utförande, verkställande… See more pelaksanaan hukuman mati, perlaksanaan… See more die Hinrichtung, die Durchführung… See more henrettelse [masculine], utførelse [masculine], henrettelse… See more 처형… See more екзекуція, страта, виконання… See more esecuzione… See more Need a translator? 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Translator tool Browse executed executed contract executed trust executing execution execution risk execution-only executioner executive More meanings of execution execution-only execution risk stay of execution writ of execution stay of execution, deportation, etc. phrase stay of execution, deportation, etc. See all meanings stay of execution, deportation, etc. phrase Word of the Day GOAT UK Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio /ɡəʊt/ US Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio /ɡoʊt/ abbreviation for Greatest Of All Time: used to refer to or describe the person who has performed better than anyone else ever, especially in a sport About this Blog It’s a dirty business: the metaphorical use of ‘dirty’ April 29, 2026 Read More New Words superworker May 04, 2026 More new words has been added to list To top AI Assistant Contents English Intermediate Business Translations AI Assistant Cambridge Dictionary +Plus My profile +Plus help Log out English (US) Change English (UK) English (US) Español Português 中文 (简体) 正體中文 (繁體) Dansk Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Norsk Polski Русский Türkçe Tiếng Việt Svenska Українська 日本語 한국어 ગુજરાતી தமிழ் తెలుగు বাঙ্গালি मराठी हिंदी Follow us Choose a dictionary Recent and Recommended Definitions Clear explanations of natural written and spoken English English Learner’s Dictionary Essential British English Essential American English Grammar and thesaurus Usage explanations of natural written and spoken English Grammar Thesaurus Pronunciation British and American pronunciations with audio English Pronunciation Translation Click on the arrows to change the translation direction. 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