executive

From Middle French executif.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/, IPA^(key): /ɛɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/

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executive (comparative more executive, superlative most executive)

1. Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.
2. Of, pertaining to, or having responsibility for the day-to-day running of an organisation, business, country, etc.

   executive act

   an executive officer

   executive government

3. Exclusive.

   an executive bathroom

executive (plural executives)

1. A title of a chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority.
2. That branch of government which is responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions, and for the day-to-day administration of the state.

• chief executive
• chief executive officer, CEO
• executive branch
• executive committee
• executive committees
• executive director
• executive ego function
• executive ego functions
• executive mansion
• executive officer
• executive order
• executive producer
• executive producers
• executive summaries
• executive summary
• executively
• executives