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   Ex·ec·u·tive

   /iɡˈzekyədiv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect: "an executive chairman"
   • ▪ relating to managing an organization or political administration and putting into effect plans, policies, or laws: "the executive branch of government"

   noun

   • 1. a person with senior managerial responsibility in a business organization: "account executives" Similar chiefheadprincipalsenior officialsenior managersenior administratordirectormanaging directorMDCEOchief executive officerpresidentchairmanchairwomancontrollerdirector generalinformal:bossboss mantop dogbigwigbig wheelbig Daddybig Chiefexecsuitguv'nornumero unoMister Big(head) honchobig kahunabig white chiefsachempadronederogatory:fat cat
   • ▪ suitable or appropriate for a senior business executive: "an executive jet"
   • ▪ an executive committee or other body within an organization: "the union executive" Similar administrationleadershipmanagementdirectoratedirectorsgovernmentlegislative bodyinformal:top brass
   • 2. the person or branch of a government responsible for putting policies or laws into effect.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from medieval Latin executivus, from exsequi (see execute).

   Derivatives

   • 1. executively adverb

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   executive: [adjective] of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs. belonging to the branch of government that is charged with such powers as diplomatic representation, superintendence of the execution of the laws, and appointment of officials and that usually has some power over legislation (as ...

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   Executive definition: a person or group of persons having administrative or supervisory authority in an organization.. See examples of EXECUTIVE used in a sentence.

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   EXECUTIVE definition: 1. someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into…. Learn more.

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   executive: 1 n a person responsible for the administration of a business Synonyms: executive director Examples: Haman (Old Testament) the minister of the Persian emperor who hated the Jews and was hanged for plotting to massacre them Albert Gore Jr. Vice President of the United States under Bill Clinton (born in 1948) Ahmed Zoki Yamani Saudi ...

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   5 meanings: 1. a. a person or group responsible for the administration of a project, activity, or business b. (as modifier) 2..... Click for more definitions.

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   Define executive. executive synonyms, executive pronunciation, executive translation, English dictionary definition of executive. n. 1. A person or group having administrative or managerial authority in an organization. 2. The chief officer of a government, state, or political...

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   Definition of executive noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   EXECUTIVE definition: 1. relating to making decisions and managing businesses: 2. suitable for people who have important…. Learn more.

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    Britannica Dictionary definition of EXECUTIVE. always used before a noun. 1 . a : relating to the job of managing or directing other people in a company or organization. She has good executive skills. He has an executive position in the company. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples.

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    Executive definition: A person or group having administrative or managerial authority in an organization.