executive

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Pronunciation[change]

  • (UK) IPA (key): /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ or /ɛɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/
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Adjective[change]

Positive
executive

Comparative
more executive

Superlative
most executive

  1. Designed for execution, or carrying into effect.

Noun[change]

Singular
executive

Plural
executives

  1. A name for the head officer or administrator, especially one who can make important decisions.
    The executive of the company was criticized for his poor management.
  2. The part of government that enforces laws and judicial decisions, and is in charge of running of the state.
    The President is the chief executive of the United States government.

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