Executive meaning

What does “executive” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“executive” is a noun and adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a person responsible for the administration of a business.

executive

noun

  1. a person responsible for the administration of a business

  2. persons who administer the law

  3. someone who manages a government agency or department

adjective

  1. having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.

    “the executive branch”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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