die Exekution
execution
The killing of a person as the carrying out of a death sentence.
EXAMPLE
Die Exekution des Verurteilten fand im Morgengrauen statt.
The execution of the convicted man took place at dawn.
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Meanings
die Exekution
enforcement
The compulsory enforcement of a legal claim, especially a monetary claim, by state authorities. A synonym for forced execution of a judgment.
EXAMPLE
Das Gericht ordnete die Exekution des Zahlungsbefehls gegen den Schuldner an.
The court ordered the enforcement of the payment order against the debtor.
die Exekution
execution
In computer science, the running of a computer program or command by a processor.
EXAMPLE
Die Exekution des Skripts wurde nach einem Fehler abgebrochen.
The execution of the script was aborted after an error.
die Exekution
execution
The technical performance or rendering of an artistic work, for example in music or sports.
EXAMPLE
Die Exekution der schwierigen Pirouette gelang der Eiskunstläuferin perfekt.
The figure skater executed the difficult pirouette perfectly.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'Exekution' (execution) is derived from the verb 'exekutieren' (to execute), which means 'ausführen' (to carry out) or 'vollstrecken' (to enforce/carry out a sentence). The ending '-tion' is typical of nouns that describe a process or action and come from Latin.
EXAMPLE
Der Befehl wurde sofort exekutiert.
The command was executed immediately.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning of 'Exekution' (execution) from the context. In connection with a 'Urteil' (judgment/sentence) or 'Verurteilten' (convicted person), it means an execution. With 'Gericht' (court) and 'Schuldner' (debtor), it refers to enforcement of a judgment. In the field of 'Computer' or 'Code', it means program execution.
EXAMPLE
Die Exekution des Befehls dauerte nur wenige Millisekunden.
The execution of the command took only a few milliseconds.
Register and style
In the meaning 'Hinrichtung' (execution), 'Exekution' (execution) is a very formal and official term. It is used especially in historical, legal, or journalistic texts.
EXAMPLE
Historische Dokumente beschreiben die öffentliche Exekution im Mittelalter.
Historical documents describe the public execution in the Middle Ages.
Legal terminology
This meaning is a technical legal term. If you are talking about the forced collection of debts, 'Zwangsvollstreckung' (enforcement of a judgment) is the more common word in everyday language.
EXAMPLE
Gegen die Firma wurde die Exekution eingeleitet.
Enforcement proceedings were initiated against the company.
Computer science terminology
In computer science, 'Exekution' (execution) is a technical term for running code. In general everyday language about computers, people usually simply speak of the 'Ausführung' (running/execution) of a program.
EXAMPLE
Während der Exekution des Programms trat ein unerwarteter Fehler auf.
An unexpected error occurred during the execution of the program.
Compare with
Exekution vs Ausführung
execution / version
For computer commands, Ausführung and Exekution refer to the same process. Ausführung is the generally usual German term; Exekution sounds more technical or foreign-influenced. Ausführung is usually the better choice in ordinary explanations, while Exekution can be used in appropriately technical language.
Exekution
Laut technischer Dokumentation beginnt die Exekution des Befehls nach einem Klick.
According to the technical documentation, execution of the command begins after a click.
Ausführung
Die Ausführung des Befehls beginnt nach einem Klick.
The command begins execution after a click.
In real life
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