executive

²executive

noun

Definition of EXECUTIVE

1

: the executive branch of a government; also : the person or persons who constitute the executive magistracy of a state

2

: a directing or controlling office of an organization

3

: one that exercises administrative or managerial control

Examples of EXECUTIVE

1. The television network's executives decided not to air the controversial show.
2. The President is the chief executive of the U.S.
3. matters of policy controlled by the executive

First Known Use of EXECUTIVE

1774

Related to EXECUTIVE

Synonyms: administrant, administrator, archon, director, exec, manager, superintendent, supervisor

Related Words: codirector, comanager, co-organizer; middle manager; boardman, officer, official; commissioner, minister; boss, chief, head, leader, president

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite