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• past tense form of execute.
• past participle of execute.

executed

American  

[ek-si-kyoo-tid] / ˈɛk sɪˌkju tɪd /

adjective

1. carried out or acted on; performed.

   Doctors and nurses protested the central government's poorly executed offloading of healthcare responsibility to county governments.

2. put to death according to law.

   Historically, an executed criminal was first buried in a public plot and only a year later transferred to the family grave.

3. murdered or assassinated, especially swiftly and dispassionately or with political motivation.

   Videos even show the guerillas rejoicing over their executed victims.

4. produced from a design or concept, as a piece of art or other skilled work.

   From the smoky wood flavors of seasonal appetizers to the finely executed desserts, the bistro keeps customers coming back for more.

5. Law.

   1. (of a law, judicial sentence, etc.) put into force or effect.

      The Board is established for the purpose of hearing and deciding on appeals of a lawfully executed order.

   2. (of a legal instrument) completed or transacted by fulfilling legal requirements, as by signing or sealing.

      To access this funding, municipalities must submit signed construction contracts and an executed loan agreement by June 17.

6. Computers. (of a program, routine, or instruction) carried out.

   Press F11, and the most recently executed launch configuration will be launched.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of execute.

Other Word Forms

• unexecuted
  adjective
• well-executed
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of executed

execute ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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executed

The Death Penalty Information Center says 135 troops have been executed by the US military since 1916.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

He has since spoken of being a “martyr” if executed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

As difficult as it is to overcome a man-to-man press executed as well as Brighton's, Arteta's track record suggests he will likely find ways to minimise its effectiveness against his side.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

A servicemember hasn’t been executed by firing squad since 1945.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Raphael’s face was found boldly executed on the underside of the moulding board, and Bacchus on the head of a beer barrel.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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