execution
execution — noun
1. the killing of a convicted criminal by the state as a punishment for a serious c
the killing of a convicted criminal by the state as a punishment for a serious crime.
Ryo's family watched the news about the execution of the convicted murderer with mixed feelings.
collocation: execution of [person]
The execution of political prisoners drew criticism from human rights groups around the world.
Linh wrote a school report comparing execution methods used in different countries.
After years of appeals, the execution was finally carried out last Tuesday morning.
- capital punishment
the broader system or practice of executing criminals, not a single event
- death sentence
the court's official judgment, not the act of carrying it out
- putting to death
a descriptive phrase rather than a single word; less formal
文法句型
execution of [person]
by execution
[adj] execution
用法筆記
The subject of execution (the state) is often implied rather than stated. Distinguish from sense 2: the DEATH PENALTY sense always involves killing as punishment, never the carrying out of a plan.
常見錯誤
2. the act of making something happen exactly as it was planned or designed, often
the act of making something happen exactly as it was planned or designed, often requiring care and skill.
The marketing team's flawless execution of the campaign impressed the company's board of directors.
collocation: flawless execution of [plan/campaign]
Folake's execution of the piano sonata was praised for its emotional depth and technical precision.
Poor execution of the building design caused costly delays and extra rework on the project.
A good idea is not enough — success depends on careful execution of every single step.
- implementation
more technical and business-oriented; focuses on putting a plan into effect
- performance
broader, can refer to how well someone does a task or shows a skill
- carrying out
more everyday language; less formal than 'execution'
- neglect
failing to carry out a duty or plan
- abandonment
giving up on a plan before it is carried out
文法句型
execution of [plan/task/design]
[adj] execution of [noun]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (DEATH PENALTY), this sense is uncountable and never refers to killing. Frequently modified by adjectives that evaluate quality: flawless, poor, careful, brilliant, sloppy.