execution
gb/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/ us/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
B1
Англійська
~ 3500
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
action
1
Carrying out a plan or order
The act of doing something that was planned or ordered.
Модель уживання:
the execution of [a plan/task/order]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'execution' with 'explanation' due to similar sound.
Синоніми
implementation (More common in business and technical contexts for putting plans into action.)
Антоніми
abandonment (Refers to stopping or not completing a plan or task.)
Словосполучення
flawless execution
|execution of the plan
|execution strategy
|project execution
Теми
business
|law
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The execution of the marketing plan took several months.
- She was praised for her precise execution of the dance routine.
- The project's success depended on careful execution of each step.
Навчальні приклади
- The execution of the plan was perfect.
- He worked hard on the execution of the game.
- Good execution is important for success.
Іменник
B2
action
2
Killing as a legal punishment
Killing someone as a punishment decided by a court.
Модель уживання:
the execution of [someone]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'assassination', which is an illegal killing, not a legal punishment.
Синоніми
capital punishment (Formal term for the legal killing of someone as a penalty.)
Антоніми
pardon (Official forgiveness that removes punishment, including death penalty.)
Словосполучення
public execution
|execution by hanging
|stay of execution
Теми
law
|crime
|politics
Приклади
- The execution was carried out at dawn.
- Many people protested against the execution of the prisoner.
- The governor granted a stay of execution.
Навчальні приклади
- The man faced execution for his crime.
- The execution happened in the morning.
- Some countries do not allow execution.
Іменник
technical
B2
action
3
Running a computer program or command
When a computer does what a program tells it to do.
Модель уживання:
execution of [a program/command]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this with 'installation', which means putting software onto a device, not running it.
Синоніми
processing (General term for handling data, not limited to program start-to-finish.)
Антоніми
termination (Ending a program before or after its execution.)
Словосполучення
code execution
|execution time
|parallel execution
Теми
technology
|computing
|science
Приклади
- The software stops execution if it encounters an error.
- Execution time depends on the complexity of the code.
- They optimized the program for faster execution.
Навчальні приклади
- The program started its execution.
- Execution takes only a few seconds.
- An error stopped the execution.
Граматика
Словникова форма
execution
IPA
GB/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
US/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
Склади й наголос
ex - e - cu - tion (4 склади)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cu)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: execution
- Plural: execution, executions
Споріднені слова
Forms
executions
noun
Core family
execute
verb B2
Related words
executive
noun B1
executioner
noun B2
Advanced or less common
executor
noun
executable
adjective
Вирази
flawless execution
1/flˈɔləs ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Perfect performance without mistakes
Doing something perfectly with no mistakes.
Приклади
- The chef's flawless execution impressed the judges.
- Flawless execution is key to winning in sports.
poor execution
1/pˈʊɹ ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Bad performance with mistakes
Doing something badly with mistakes or low quality.
Приклади
- The project failed due to poor execution.
- Her speech had good ideas but poor execution.
stay of execution
1/stˈeɪ əv ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Official delay of punishment
A legal order that stops or delays a punishment, usually death, from happening.
Приклади
- The court granted a stay of execution hours before the planned hanging.
- His lawyer requested a stay of execution to review new evidence.