executive
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Definition & Meaning of "executive"in English

Executive
01

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

executive definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
animacy status
animate
plural form
executives
Examples
She works as a senior executive in a global firm.
02

officials responsible for implementing and enforcing the law

Examples
Executive authorities issued new regulations.
03

a person who directs or manages a government department or agency

Examples
The health executive managed the department efficiently.
executive
01

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

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The executive order was issued by the president to enforce the new policy.
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