re-execute

ex·e·cute

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-si-kyoot]
- /reɪ ˈek-si-ˌkyüt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-si-kyoot]
- /reɪ ˈek-si-ˌkyüt/

Definitions of re-execute word

verb with object re-execute to carry out; accomplish: to execute a plan or order. 1
verb with object re-execute to perform or do: to execute a maneuver; to execute a gymnastic feat. 1
verb with object re-execute to inflict capital punishment on; put to death according to law. 1
verb with object re-execute to murder; assassinate. 1
verb with object re-execute to produce in accordance with a plan or design: a painting executed by an unknown artist. 1
verb with object re-execute to perform or play (a piece of music). 1

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Origin of re-execute

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English executen < Old French executer < Medieval Latin execūtāre, derivative of Latin execūtus, past participle of ex(s)equī to follow up, carry out (punishment), execute; see ex-1, sequence

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Parts of speech for Re-execute

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Re-execute

re-execute popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".