: the executive with the chief decision-making authority in an organization or business

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Each first stage of Starship, which SpaceX is developing to help humanity settle the moon and Mars, could theoretically launch, land and fly again in less than an hour, company founder and CEO Elon Musk has said. Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025 When JPMorgan Chase put the kibosh on flexible, hybrid schedules this year, CEO Jamie Dimon forcefully defended the move, saying returning to the office five days a week was essential to mentor new employees and foster company culture. Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025 That marked the company’s highest growth in three years, CEO Corie Barry said in the company’s news release. Melissa Repko, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025 Adam Gelb is the president and CEO of the Council on Criminal Justice, a nonpartisan think tank and invitational membership organization that advances understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation and builds consensus for solutions that enhance safety and justice for all. Adam Gelb, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for CEO

Word History

Etymology

chief executive officer

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of CEO was in 1914

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“CEO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CEO. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

: the executive with the chief decision-making power in an organization or business
Etymology

chief executive officer

Legal Definition

CEO

noun
: the executive with the chief decision-making authority in an organization or business
Etymology

chief executive officer

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