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• past participle of execute.
• past tense form 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

Etymology

Origin of executed

execute ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Completed buybacks — not just authorized repurchases but ones that are actually executed — are also running at a record pace, according to Rubin.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 10, 2026

"But it says, formally and finally, that Ruth should not have been executed; that the justice system failed her," she added.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

Li Jianping, a former Inner Mongolia official, was executed in 2024 for embezzling and taking bribes totaling more than 3bn yuan.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

The Lakers wanted the 6-foot-5 guard so badly that they executed a draft-day pick swap with the New York Knicks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

Then the kitten executed a graceful leap out of Hyacinth’s arms and trotted inside, the tip of her tail flicking behind her.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser