Executives: meaning, definitions and examples

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executives

 

[ ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪvz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business management

Executives are top-level managers in a company who are responsible for making important decisions and overseeing the overall operations of the organization.

Synonyms

directors, leaders, managers

Examples of usage

  • The executives met to discuss the quarterly financial report.
  • She is one of the most respected executives in the industry.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

Executives can also refer to individuals in a legal context who are authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of a company.

Synonyms

authorized signatories, legal representatives

Examples of usage

  • The executives signed the contract on behalf of the company.

Translations

Translations of the word "executives" in other languages:

🇵🇹 executivos

🇮🇳 प्रबंधक

🇩🇪 Führungskräfte

🇮🇩 eksekutif

🇺🇦 керівники

🇵🇱 kierownicy

🇯🇵 役員

🇫🇷 dirigeants

🇪🇸 ejecutivos

🇹🇷 yöneticiler

🇰🇷 임원

🇸🇦 تنفيذيون

🇨🇿 vedoucí pracovníci

🇸🇰 vedúci pracovníci

🇨🇳 高管

🇸🇮 vodstveni delavci

🇮🇸 framkvæmdastjórar

🇰🇿 басшылар

🇬🇪 აღმასრულებლები

🇦🇿 icraçılar

🇲🇽 ejecutivos

Etymology

The word 'executive' originated in the mid-18th century, from the Latin word 'executivus', meaning 'carrying out'. It first appeared in English as a noun to refer to a person or group having administrative or managerial authority in an organization. Over time, the term has become widely used in business and legal contexts to denote individuals with decision-making powers and responsibilities.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,274 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.