Etymology

From Middle French executif.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ɪgˈzɛkjʊtɪv/, IPA: /ɛgˈzɛkjʊtɪv/
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Adjective

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 for the day-to-day running of an organisation, business, country, etc.; as, an executive act, an executive officer, executive government.

Noun

executive (plural executives)

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

Related terms

• chief executive
• chief executive officer, CEO
• executive director
• executive order
• executive producer

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