executed
ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtəd
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Definition of executed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
completioncompleted or carried out with precision
  • The executed plan impressed everyone with its detail.
accomplished completed fulfilled
2.
punishmentput to death as punishment
  • The executed prisoner was buried quietly.
capital punishment put to death
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Expressions with executed

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performed with full conformity to directions, requirements or plans
The evacuation plan was executed to the letter during the drill.
murdered in a premeditated and unemotional manner
The crime was shocking as the family was executed in cold blood.
performed in an impressive and pleasing way
The artist's painting was beautifully executed, capturing every detail perfectly.
done flawlessly without any mistakes
Her dance routine was executed to perfection, earning her a standing ovation.
document that has been signed and made official
Please send me the executed copy of the contract.

Origin of executed

Latin, ex (out) + sequi (follow)

Terms with executed included in their meaning

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action
executed or performed
ongoing task
in the process of being executed
perfect execution
executed without any mistakes
hangedadj.
execution
executed by hanging
design
cleverly designed or executed
flawless
perfectly executed or done
planning
thoroughly planned or executed
botched job
poorly executed task or job

Examples of executed in a sentence

  • Her executed strategy led to success.
  • The executed man was later found to be innocent.
  • Families of the executed gathered to remember them.

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  1. French:exécuté, condamné, ...
  2. German:ausgeführt, hingerichtet, ...
  3. Italian:eseguito, giustiziato, ...
  4. Spanish:ejecutado, ajusticiado, ...
  5. Portuguese:executado, fuzilado, ...
  6. Chinese:完成的, 被处死的, ...
  7. Japanese:実行された, 処刑された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنفَّذ, مُعْدَم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְבוּצָּע, מוּצָא לְהוֹרֵג, ...
  10. Russian:выполненный, казнённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виконаний, страчений, ...
  12. Hindi:निष्पादित, मृत्युदंडित, ...
execute
ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt

Definition of execute - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
actioncarry out or perform a task or action
  • The team will execute the plan tomorrow..
implement perform
2.
technologyTECH.run a program on a computerTECH.
  • The software executed without errors.
perform run
3.
legalsign a document to make it valid
  • He executed the will in front of witnesses.
endorse sign validate
4.
capital punishmentRarekill as a punishment for a crimeRare
  • The criminal was executed for his crimes.
put to death
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carry out a command or instruction
The manager will execute order number 23.
carry out the steps needed to make a plan happen
The team will execute a plan to improve sales.
carry out the terms of a trust document
The executor must execute a trust according to the will.
series of actions to complete a task or project
The team planned the execute cycle for the new product launch.

Origin of execute

Latin, exsequi (follow out)

Examples of execute in a sentence

  • They need to execute the strategy as planned.
  • The program will execute after the update.
  • To execute the script, press the enter key.
  • She executed the contract with a flourish.
  • The lawyer executed the deed promptly.
  • He was executed at dawn in the prison yard.

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  1. French:exécuter, lancer, ...
  2. German:ausführen, starten, ...
  3. Italian:eseguire, lanciare, ...
  4. Spanish:ejecutar, correr, ...
  5. Portuguese:executar, rodar, ...
  6. Chinese:执行, 运行, ...
  7. Japanese:実行する, 起動する, ...
  8. Arabic:نَفَّذَ, شَغَّلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְבַצֵּעַ, לְהַרִיץ, ...
  10. Russian:выполнять, выполниться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виконати, виконувати, ...
  12. Hindi:अंजाम देना, चलाना, ...
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