executive officer

noun

: the officer second in command of a military or naval organization or vessel

Examples of executive officer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Matthew Rudnick, executive officer of the Department of Recreation and Parks, said Thursday at the commission meeting that the nonrefundable deposit, along with other unspecified measures to crack down on brokering, would be discussed at future meetings. Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024 Bob Stuart, executive officer at the KBI, said the proposal would put existing partnerships between the agency and federal law enforcement aimed at combating fentanyl trafficking within the state. Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024 These new cybersecurity regulations bring new liabilities for companies, boards and executive officers. Ethan Caldwell, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Arizona lawmakers haven't got a raise since 1998 Normally, salaries for lawmakers and executive officers are recommended to the ballot by the Commission on Salaries for Elective State Officers. The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024 There is no more important executive officer in the C-suite in 2024 than the chief information security officer (CISO). Ethan Caldwell, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Waymo representatives met with some members of the San Mateo County Board of supervisors and county executive officer Mike Callagy, said Michelle Durand, the county’s chief communications officer. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024 Noriyuki Aoki, also a managing executive officer at JAL, said the airline maintains that the flight had received permission to land from aviation officials. Mari Yamaguchi, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2024 He was named chairman in 2005 and CEO in 2010, having earned eight AFC West Division championships and made 10 playoff appearances since taking over as the team's executive officer. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of executive officer was in 1776

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“Executive officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executive%20officer. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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