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executing

The correct spelling is executing.

How to pronounce executing

verb

Say it like: Exe-cut-ing

The correct spelling is executing. To kill as punishment for capital crimes. For example: "There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes."

Usage Examples

There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes.

I'll execute your orders as soon as this meeting is adjourned.

to execute a difficult piece of music brilliantly

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To kill as punishment for capital crimes.
  2. 2.To carry out; to put into effect.
  3. 3.To perform.
  4. 4.To carry out, to perform an act; to put into effect or cause to become legally binding or valid (as a contract) by so doing.
  5. 5.To start, launch or run

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