Definition of "execution" in English

noun

1. The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).

2. The state of being accomplished.

   • The mission's successful execution lifted the troops' morale.

3. The act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty, or actions so associated.

4. (law) The carrying into effect of a court judgment, or of a will.

5. (now rare) Specifically, the seizure of a debtor's goods or property in default of payment.

6. (law) The formal process by which a contract is made valid and put into binding effect.

7. (computing) The carrying out of an instruction, program or program segment by a computer.

   • The entire machine slowed down during the execution of the virus checker.