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executive

 

[ ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

business

A person with senior managerial responsibility in a business organization.

Synonyms

chief, director, manager

Examples of usage

  • She was promoted to the executive level in the company.
  • The executives decided to launch a new marketing campaign.
Context #2 | Noun

government

A person or group having administrative or supervisory authority in an organization.

Synonyms

administrator, leader, official

Examples of usage

  • The executive branch of the government oversees the implementation of laws.
  • The executive board makes important decisions for the organization.
Context #3 | Adjective

business

Relating to or having the power to put plans or actions into effect.

Synonyms

administrative, decision-making, managerial

Examples of usage

  • She has executive authority to make decisions for the project.
  • The executive team is responsible for implementing the new policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "executive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 executivo

🇮🇳 कार्यकारी

🇩🇪 Geschäftsführer

🇮🇩 eksekutif

🇺🇦 виконавчий

🇵🇱 dyrektor

🇯🇵 重役 (じゅうやく)

🇫🇷 exécutif

🇪🇸 ejecutivo

🇹🇷 yönetici

🇰🇷 임원

🇸🇦 تنفيذي

🇨🇿 výkonný

🇸🇰 výkonný

🇨🇳 执行官 (zhíxíng guān)

🇸🇮 izvršni

🇮🇸 framkvæmdastjóri

🇰🇿 атқарушы

🇬🇪 აღმასრულებელი

🇦🇿 icraçı

🇲🇽 ejecutivo

Etymology

The word 'executive' originated from the Latin word 'exsequor', meaning 'to follow out'. Over time, it evolved to refer to individuals with authority to carry out plans or decisions. In the business world, executives hold key roles in organizations, overseeing operations and making strategic decisions. In government, the executive branch is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws. The term 'executive' is commonly associated with leadership and decision-making powers.

See also: executability, executable, executing, execution, executioner, executions, executively, executives, executor, executors.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,831, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.