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Execution: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：carrying out a plan (execution)

execution 🔊

/ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃn/

The process of carrying out a plan or task successfully.

Execution of a plan illustrated by a project manager pointing to a project timeline on a whiteboard.

carrying out a plan 🔊

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/ˈkæriɪŋ aʊt ə plæn/

Refers to the act of performing, implementing, or completing a plan, order, or course of action.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'exsequi' (ex- 'out' + sequi 'follow'), meaning 'to follow out to the end'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of an EXECUTive carrying OUT a task perfectly. EXECUT(e) + (act)ION = EXECUTION.

📖 Example

The success of the environmental project depended on the precise execution of every step in the plan. 🔊 The project's success relied on meticulously implementing every step of the plan.

🔗 Collocations

flawless execution – perfect implementation without errors

strategy execution – the process of putting a strategic plan into action

on execution – upon the completion or implementation (of something)

🔄 Synonyms

implementation (n.) – The act of putting a plan or system into effect.

carrying out (n. phrase) – The action of performing or completing a task.

fulfillment (n.) – The achievement or realization of something planned.

🚫 Antonyms

planning (n.) – The process of making plans for something; contrasts with the doing phase.

failure (n.) – Lack of success in carrying out an action.

🌱 Derivatives

execute (v.) – To carry out or put into effect.

executive (adj./n.) – Having the power to put plans or laws into effect; a person in such a managerial role.

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'exsequi' (to follow through). Historically prominent in legal contexts for 'carrying out' a court sentence. The term expanded to business ('execution of a strategy') and arts ('execution of a performance'), signifying the act of bringing something to completion.

Meaning 2：performance of an art (execution)

execution 🔊

/ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃn/

The skill and style with which someone performs a piece of music, a dance, or a sports move.

Artistic execution shown by a pianist's hands skillfully playing a grand piano during a performance.

performance of an art 🔊

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/pərˈfɔːrməns əv ən ɑːrt/

Refers to the manner, skill, or style in which a musical, artistic, or athletic performance is delivered.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The cellist’s execution of the difficult passage was both powerful and delicate, moving the entire audience. 🔊 The musician's performance of the challenging section was strong and subtle, deeply affecting the listeners.

🔗 Collocations

technical execution – the skillful and precise performance of the mechanical aspects

brilliant execution – exceptionally skillful and impressive performance

🔄 Synonyms

performance (n.) – The action of presenting a piece of music, drama, etc., before an audience.

rendition (n.) – A particular performance or interpretation of a piece of music or role.

delivery (n.) – The manner or style of giving a speech or performing.

🚫 Antonyms

rehearsal (n.) – A practice performance of a play, piece of music, etc.; not the final execution.