What does executed mean Meaning and Definition
What does executed mean
Pronunciation
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Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Definition
What does executed mean: The act of carrying out or completing a task, decision, or plan; the state of being finished, fulfilled, or completed.
Examples
- The company executed the project on time and within budget.
- She executed a flawless pirouette during the dance recital.
Synonyms
- Completed
- Culminated
- Realized
Antonyms
- Aborted
- Cancelled
- Postponed
Etymology
From Latin “exequi,” meaning “to accomplish” or “to complete.”
Usage Notes
Use the verb “to execute” to describe the act of carrying out a task or plan. Be cautious not to confuse with the verb “to execute” as in “to put to death.”
Cultural References
The 1997 film “The Fifth Element” features a character named Zorg, who says, “I will execute the plan, then I will eat a sandwich.”
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
“To execute a plan” or “to execute a decision” means to put it into action.
Related Words or Phrases
Complete, Finish, Accomplish, Fulfill, Realize
Collocations
Execute a plan, execute a task, execute a decision, execute a sentence
Frequency of Use
execute is a common word in modern language, especially in business and management contexts.
Common Misspellings
exeucted, executued, exicuted