execution

[ek-si-kyoo-shuhn] / ˌɛk sɪˈkyu ʃən /

NOUN

killing

Synonyms

STRONG

beheading crucifixion decapitation electrocution gassing hanging hit impalement punishment shooting strangling strangulation

WEAK

capital punishment contract killing guillotining lethal injection necktie party rubout

Antonyms

WEAK

abandoning disregard failure forgetting ignorance leaving neglect

NOUN

carrying out of a task

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplishment achievement administration completion consummation delivery discharge effect enactment enforcement implementation operation performance prosecution realization rendering style

WEAK

doing fulfilling nuts and bolts

Antonyms

STRONG

defeat failure hold imprisonment neglect retention

WEAK

abandoning disregard forgetting ignorance leaving

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Bill McDermott envisions a ‘control tower’ for companies as AI moves beyond intelligence to execution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Other factors that have hurt it recently include product execution and a hit in high-growth areas such as crypto, gaming and ticketing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But he notes that the deal carries “clear and sizable execution risks” when it comes to integration.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Irregularities in execution or sudden changes in longstanding estate plans can be in your favor.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

I knew the odds were low that we would block the execution.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

execution

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