Execution
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The carrying out or implementation of a plan, order, or task. It can also refer to the legal punishment of death or the performance of an action.
“Successful projects depend on careful planning and precise execution.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/
Syllables
ex·e·cu·tion
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Wordle
Four E's and two O's; EX- prefix with -TION ending
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Worth 20 points; X (8pts) makes this valuable
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