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execution in German

execution in German is Hinrichtung, Ausführung — execution means the act of carrying out a plan, task, or performance, and how skillfully it is done.

execution in German

Hinrichtung
noun
The act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty, or actions so associated.
Ausführung
noun
The act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty, or actions so associated.
Ausführung
noun

What does "execution" mean?

  1. noun The act of carrying out a plan, task, or performance, and how skillfully it is done.
    "The idea was good, but the execution was sloppy."
  2. noun The act of putting a condemned person to death.
    "The country abolished the execution of prisoners many years ago."
  3. noun In computing, the process of running a program.
    "The error appeared partway through the program's execution."
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execution in a sentence

  • The idea was good, but the execution was sloppy.
  • The chef's execution of the recipe was flawless, and the dish looked beautiful.
  • The country abolished the execution of prisoners many years ago.
  • Campaigners gathered outside the prison on the night before the execution.

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What is "execution" in German?
"execution" in German is Hinrichtung, Ausführung. execution means: The act of carrying out a plan, task, or performance, and how skillfully it is done.
How do you use "execution" in a sentence?
Example: "The idea was good, but the execution was sloppy." In German, "execution" is Hinrichtung, Ausführung.
Are there other ways to say "execution" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "execution": Hinrichtung, Ausführung.
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