The difference between Execute and Launch
When used as verbs, execute means to kill as punishment for capital crimes, whereas launch means to throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball.
Launch is also noun with the meaning: the movement of a vessel from land into the water.
check bellow for the other definitions of Execute and Launch
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Execute as a verb (transitive):
To kill as punishment for capital crimes.
Examples:
"There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes."
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Execute as a verb (transitive):
To carry out; to put into effect.
Examples:
"Your orders have been executed, sir!"
"I'll execute your orders as soon as this meeting is adjourned."
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Execute as a verb (transitive):
To perform.
Examples:
"to execute a difficult piece of music brilliantly"
"to execute a turn in ballet"
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Execute as a verb (transitive):
To cause to become legally valid
Examples:
"to execute a contract"
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Execute as a verb (transitive, computing):
To start, launch or run
Examples:
"to execute a program"
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Execute as a verb (intransitive, computing):
To run, usually successfully.
Examples:
"The program executed, but data problems were discovered."
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Launch as a verb (transitive):
To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball; to hurl; to propel with force.
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Launch as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To pierce with, or as with, a lance.
Examples:
"synonyms: lance pierce"
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Launch as a verb (transitive):
To cause to move or slide from the land into the water; to set afloat.
Examples:
"The navy launched another ship."
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Launch as a verb (transitive):
To send out; to start (someone) on a mission or project; to give a start to (something); to put in operation
Examples:
"Our business launched a new project."
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Launch as a verb (transitive, computing):
to cause (a program) to operate
Examples:
"usex Double-click an icon to launch the associated application."
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Launch as a verb (transitive):
To release; to put onto the market for sale
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Launch as a verb (intransitive, often with out):
To move with force and swiftness like a sliding from the stocks into the water; to plunge; to begin.
Examples:
"to launch into an argument or discussion"
"to launch into lavish expenditures"
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Launch as a verb (intransitive, computing):
(of a program) to start to operate
Examples:
"usex After clicking the icon, the application will launch."
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Launch as a noun:
The movement of a vessel from land into the water; especially, the sliding on ways from the stocks on which it is built. (Compare: to splash a ship.)
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Launch as a noun:
The act or fact of launching (a ship/vessel, a project, a new book, etc.).
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Launch as a noun:
An event held to celebrate the launch of a ship/vessel, project, a new book, etc.; a launch party.
Examples:
"product launch'"
"book launch'"
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Launch as a noun (nautical):
The boat of the largest size and/or of most importance belonging to a ship of war, and often called the "captain's boat" or "captain's launch".
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Launch as a noun (nautical):
A boat used to convey guests to and from a yacht.
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Launch as a noun (nautical):
An open boat of any size powered by steam, petrol, electricity, etc.