Definition

In corporate-speak, the art of actually getting stuff done instead of just talking about it in meetings. The difference between a brilliant PowerPoint and a product that exists in the real world. Show me your execution and I'll show you your promotion timeline.

Example Usage

Our startup had great execution on the Q3 product launch, which is why we didn't end up like our competitors—quietly defunct.

Source: Common business terminology, Merriam-Webster

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