1. the carrying out of a death sentence
2. the act of carrying out or performing something, especially a plan or order
3. the quality or manner of performing something skillfully

Examples

• The state carried out three executions last year.
• Public executions were common in medieval times.
• The execution of the new policy begins next month.
• The project failed due to poor execution of the plan.
• Her execution of the piano piece was flawless.
• The dancer’s execution of the difficult moves impressed the judges.
• The execution of the contract requires both parties’ signatures.