Execution Definition & Meaning
execution
- noun
- putting a condemned person to death
- 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"
- (computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer
- (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 enforceable
- a routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by authorizing a sheriff to carry it out
- the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order; "the agency was created for the implementation of the policy"
- unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
"Execution" in song lyrics
See how execution is used in real songs:
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"it's just another execution"
Above the Law — Another Execution -
"Of impossible word resusitation and execution,"
Anti-Pop Consortium f/ Pharoahe Monch — What Am I? -
"Like what I was doing during Public Execution"
Army of the Pharaohs — Bust 'Em In
Words that rhyme with execution
Usage tips for "execution"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "execution" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for execution to find words that pair well.