executive

/ɛɡzˈɛkjuːtˌɪv/

/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/

[noun] [adjective]

Executive

[NOUN]

someone in a high-ranking position who is responsible for making important decisions in a company or organization

synonyms : executive director

persons who administer the law

someone who manages a government agency or department

synonyms : administrator

executive

[ADJECTIVE]

using or having the power to decide on important matters, plans, etc.

Examples

1. The executive presented a summary of the company's performance during the quarter.

2. As the company faces a potential merger, the executives are concerned about the future of their golden parachutes.

3. The company's executives have a lot of skin in the game because a significant portion of their compensation is tied to the company's stock performance.

4. Some executives are accused of lining their pockets by embezzling company funds.

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