Executive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Executive is an adjective meaning Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.
Meaning
Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.
More Meanings
- Of, pertaining to, or having responsibility for the day-to-day running of an organisation, business, country, etc.
- Exclusive.
- A chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority.
- The branch of government that is responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions, and for the day-to-day administration of the state.
- (computing) A process that coordinates and governs the action of other processes or threads; supervisor.
Example Sentences
executive act
an executive officer
executive government
She works in an office with an executive bathroom.
Word Forms
- executives
Synonyms for executive
Depending on context, synonyms include administrator.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include administrator, execution, leading, guidance, perform, control.
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