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Definitions for Executive

[1] a person or group of persons having administrative or supervisory authority in an organization.
[2] the person or persons in whom the supreme executive power of a government is vested.
[3] the executive branch of a government.
[4] of, relating to, or suited for carrying out plans, duties, etc.: executive ability.
[5] pertaining to or charged with the execution of laws and policies or the administration of public affairs: executive appointments; executive committees.
[6] designed for, used by, or suitable for executives: an executive suite.
[7] a person or group responsible for the administration of a project, activity, or business (as modifier ) executive duties ; an executive position
[8] the branch of government responsible for carrying out laws, decrees, etc; administration any administration Compare judiciary, legislature
[9] having the function or purpose of carrying plans, orders, laws, etc, into practical effect
[10] of, relating to, or designed for an executive the executive suite
[11] informal of the most expensive or exclusive type executive housing ; executive class

Words related to Executive

managerial, administrator, management, supervisor, government, official, administration, manager, boss, director, entrepreneur, chief, officer, commander, leader, ruling, governing, head, businessperson, exec

Words nearby Executive

executant, executary, execute, execution, executioner, executive, executive agreement, executive branch, executive class, executive council, executive director

Origin of Executive

1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin execūtīvus, equivalent to Latin execūt(us ) (past participle of ex(s)equī; see execute) + -īvus -ive

Other words from Executive

ex·ec·u·tive·ly , adverb
ex·ec·u·tive·ness , noun
non·ex·ec·u·tive , adjective, noun
pro·ex·ec·u·tive , adjective
sem·i·ex·ec·u·tive , adjective

Synonyms for Executive

managerial, governing, ruling, controlling, decision-making, directing, managing