executions

noun

1. 1

   The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).

2. 2

   The state of being accomplished.

   “The mission's successful execution lifted the troops' morale.”

3. 3

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

4. 4

   The carrying into effect of a court judgment, or of a will.

5. 5

   The formal process by which a contract is made valid and put into binding effect.

6. 6

   The carrying out of an instruction, program or program segment by a computer.

   “The entire machine slowed down during the execution of the virus checker.”