Meaning of the word execution in English

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execution

US /ˌek.səˈkjuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌek.səˈkjuː.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the carrying out of a sentence of death on a condemned person

Example:
The prisoner was awaiting execution.
The government carried out the execution of the spy.
2.

the carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order, or course of action

Example:
The execution of the project was flawless.
Poor execution led to the failure of the strategy.
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