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executive

[ ig-zek-yuh-tiv ]

noun

  1. a person or group of persons having administrative or supervisory authority in an organization.
  2. the person or persons in whom the supreme executive power of a government is vested.
  3. the executive branch of a government.


adjective

  1. of, relating to, or suited for carrying out plans, duties, etc.:

    executive ability.

  2. pertaining to or charged with the execution of laws and policies or the administration of public affairs: executive committees.

    executive appointments;

    executive committees.

  3. designed for, used by, or suitable for executives:

    an executive suite.

executive

/ ɪɡˈɛʊɪ /

noun

    1. a person or group responsible for the administration of a project, activity, or business
    2. ( as modifier )

      executive duties

      an executive position

    1. the branch of government responsible for carrying out laws, decrees, etc; administration
    2. any administration Compare judiciary legislature
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. having the function or purpose of carrying plans, orders, laws, etc, into practical effect
  2. of, relating to, or designed for an executive

    the executive suite

  3. informal.
    of the most expensive or exclusive type

    executive housing

    executive class

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ𳦳ܳپ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·u·پ· adverb
  • ·u·پ·Ա noun
  • ԴDze·u·پ adjective noun
  • e·u·پ adjective
  • i··u·پ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of executive1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin ūīܲ; equivalent to execute + -ive
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Example Sentences

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Last week, Bill Owens, the executive producer of “60 Minutes,” resigned, citing additional corporate pressure over coverage.

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Andrew Karpen, chief executive and founder of independent film distribution company Bleecker Street Media, died Monday of glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.

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The former music executive told the Hollywood Reporter in March that his daughter was “the one who saved my life” and that he was unresponsive for two months.

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“We think this will get people in 20 to 30 minutes faster,” said Bill Foltz, chief executive officer of OC Sports and Entertainment.

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He planned at one point to portray Gaye in a movie helmed by “Empire” executive producer Lee Daniels, Howard told Bill Maher on the “Club Random” podcast released Sunday.

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