Execution vs. Implementation

Execution vs. Implementation — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Execution and Implementation

Executionnoun

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

Implementationnoun

The process of moving an idea from concept to reality. In business, engineering and other fields, implementation refers to the building process rather than the design process.

Now that the requirements are complete we can move on to implementation.

Executionnoun

The state of being accomplished.

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

Implementationnoun

(electronics) A result of implementing something; a finished product, system or device.

His implementation works, but it needs some fine-tuning.

Executionnoun

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

Implementationnoun

the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order;

the agency was created for the implementation of the policy
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Executionnoun

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

Implementationnoun

the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect

Executionnoun

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

Executionnoun

(computing) 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.

Executionnoun

putting a condemned person to death

Executionnoun

the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it;

they criticised his performance as mayorexperience generally improves performance
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Executionnoun

(computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer

Executionnoun

(law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable

Executionnoun

a routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by authorizing a sheriff to carry it out

Executionnoun

the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order;

the agency was created for the implementation of the policy

Executionnoun

unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being