exec

noun

ex·​ec ig-ˈzek How to pronounce exec (audio)

Examples of exec in a Sentence

a restaurant where the city's top execs like to have power lunches
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The conversation was hosted by Rick Howe, himself a cable vet and a former Showtime exec. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2025 Tech leaders like former Google exec Jad Tarifi warn that advanced degrees—once considered vital for career advancement—may be losing value owing to rapid changes in technology and AI in particular. Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025 Below, 20 of them share their best tips to help fellow tech execs avoid common leadership missteps and maintain healthy team morale. 1. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 His execs also declined to answer whether or not there’s another agreement with Trump. Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exec

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exec was in 1896

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“Exec.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exec. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.

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