executive

1 of 2

adjective

ex·ec·u·tive ig-ˈze-k(y)ə-tiv How to pronounce executive (audio)

-kyü-

: of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs

: belonging to the branch of government that is charged with such powers as diplomatic representation, superintendence of the execution of the laws, and appointment of officials and that usually has some power over legislation (as through veto) compare judicial, legislative

: designed for or relating to execution or carrying into effect

executive board

: having administrative or managerial responsibility

executive director

: of or relating to an executive

the executive offices

executive

2 of 2

noun

: the executive branch of a government

also : the person or persons who constitute the executive magistracy of a state

: a directing or controlling office of an organization

: one that exercises administrative or managerial control

Example Sentences

Adjective She has good executive skills. He has an executive position in the company. In the U.S., the President is the head of the executive branch of government. Noun The television network's executives decided not to air the controversial show. The President is the chief executive of the U.S. matters of policy controlled by the executive See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Macchio and Zabka also executive produce alongside Will Smith, James Lassiter, Caleeb Pinkett and Susan Ekins.

Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Joining Dougherty on the executive board for a three-year term will be upcoming president Kenny Farnell, vice president Joshua Staheli, recording secretary Philip Quansah and trustees Shaun Ryan, Alison Taylor and Joe Mora.

Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 The current market for CIO talent is highly competitive, in part because demand is outstripping supply, said Paul Groce, partner at executive search firm, Leathwaite.

Isabelle Bousquette, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Rob Master, the executive chair of the collective, said during a press conference to announce the launch Thursday at the Hilton Garden Inn near campus.

Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 The vast majority of minor leaguers have not been previously been represented by the union, which intends to form a separate bargaining unit with its own dues and governance structure, such as player representatives and an executive board.

Ronald Blum, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Saylor, who co-founded the company in 1989, continues to serve as executive chairman.

Dave Liedtka, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 The vast majority of minor leaguers have not been previously been represented by the union, which intends to form a separate bargaining unit with its own dues and governance structure, such as player representatives and an executive board.

Ronald Blum, ajc, 9 Sep. 2022 All the while, the hope is that the current creative and executive leadership of the Walt Disney Co. are in the midst of plotting such moments for the next 100 years.

Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022

Noun

The record executive, 62, who formed One Direction on The X Factor in 2010, defended Harry Styles' character this week on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 Amylyx also appeared to benefit from an unusual exchange in which a company executive — at the FDA’s request — committed to pull the drug from the market if its benefits aren’t confirmed by a large, ongoing study.

Matthew Perrone, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2022 Amylyx also appeared to benefit from an unusual exchange in which a company executive — at the FDA's request — committed to pull the drug from the market if its benefits aren't confirmed by a large, ongoing study.

CBS News, 7 Sep. 2022 Amylyx also appeared to benefit from an unusual exchange in which an Amylyx executive — at the FDA’s request — committed to pull the drug from the market if its benefits aren’t confirmed by a large, ongoing study.

Matthew Perrone, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022 Determined to recharge the economy, his wide-ranging picks included a refinery executive, a local Best Western operator and the owner of a pizza restaurant and casino.

Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 7 Sep. 2022 On the afternoon of Monday, May 2, Linzer and Kaminski prepared the story for publication with their reporters while Harris and Sheikholeslami got Döpfner and his number-two executive, Jan Bayer, on the phone.

Sarah Ellison, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 The executive, who had joined Comcast Cable in late 2019 as senior vp content acquisition after working at Epix, also has experience at Viacom.

Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022 But a male executive’s appearance, barely acknowledged in years past, now routinely factors into his public profile and creates a beauty standard all its own.

Ellen Gamerman, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

executive 1 of 2

adjective

ex·ec·u·tive ig-ˈze-kyə-tiv How to pronounce executive (audio)

: fitted for or relating to the managing or directing of things

Claudia showed the executive ability of a corporation president.

E. L. Konigsburg, From The Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

: relating to the carrying out of the law and the conduct of public affairs

the executive branch of government

executive

2 of 2

noun

: a person who manages or directs

a sales executive

: the executive branch of a government

Legal Definition

executive 1 of 2

adjective

ex·ec·u·tive

: of or relating to the execution or carrying out of laws

serving a warrant is an executive function

especially : belonging to the branch of government that is charged with such powers as diplomatic representation, overseeing the execution of laws, and appointment of officials see also administrative compare judicial, legislative

: of or relating to execution

: having administrative or managerial responsibility

an executive director

: of, relating to, or issued by an executive

an executive pardon

executive

2 of 2

noun

: the executive branch of a government compare judiciary, legislature

: the person or persons making up that branch see also governor, mayor, president

: a person who exercises administrative or managerial control

单词	executive
释义	executive 1 of 2 adjective ex·ec·u·tive ig-ˈze-k(y)ə-tiv -kyü- 1 a : of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs b : belonging to the branch of government that is charged with such powers as diplomatic representation, superintendence of the execution of the laws, and appointment of officials and that usually has some power over legislation (as through veto) compare judicial, legislative 2 a : designed for or relating to execution or carrying into effect executive board b : having administrative or managerial responsibility executive director 3 : of or relating to an executive the executive offices executive 2 of 2 noun 1 : the executive branch of a government also : the person or persons who constitute the executive magistracy of a state 2 : a directing or controlling office of an organization 3 : one that exercises administrative or managerial control Synonyms Adjective administrative directorial managerial supervisory Noun administrant administrator archon director exec manager superintendent supervisor See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective She has good executive skills. He has an executive position in the company. In the U.S., the President is the head of the executive branch of government. Noun The television network's executives decided not to air the controversial show. The President is the chief executive of the U.S. matters of policy controlled by the executive See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Macchio and Zabka also executive produce alongside Will Smith, James Lassiter, Caleeb Pinkett and Susan Ekins. Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Joining Dougherty on the executive board for a three-year term will be upcoming president Kenny Farnell, vice president Joshua Staheli, recording secretary Philip Quansah and trustees Shaun Ryan, Alison Taylor and Joe Mora. Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 The current market for CIO talent is highly competitive, in part because demand is outstripping supply, said Paul Groce, partner at executive search firm, Leathwaite. Isabelle Bousquette, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Rob Master, the executive chair of the collective, said during a press conference to announce the launch Thursday at the Hilton Garden Inn near campus. Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 The vast majority of minor leaguers have not been previously been represented by the union, which intends to form a separate bargaining unit with its own dues and governance structure, such as player representatives and an executive board. Ronald Blum, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Saylor, who co-founded the company in 1989, continues to serve as executive chairman. Dave Liedtka, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 The vast majority of minor leaguers have not been previously been represented by the union, which intends to form a separate bargaining unit with its own dues and governance structure, such as player representatives and an executive board. Ronald Blum, ajc, 9 Sep. 2022 All the while, the hope is that the current creative and executive leadership of the Walt Disney Co. are in the midst of plotting such moments for the next 100 years. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Noun The record executive, 62, who formed One Direction on The X Factor in 2010, defended Harry Styles' character this week on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 Amylyx also appeared to benefit from an unusual exchange in which a company executive — at the FDA’s request — committed to pull the drug from the market if its benefits aren’t confirmed by a large, ongoing study. Matthew Perrone, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2022 Amylyx also appeared to benefit from an unusual exchange in which a company executive — at the FDA's request — committed to pull the drug from the market if its benefits aren't confirmed by a large, ongoing study. CBS News, 7 Sep. 2022 Amylyx also appeared to benefit from an unusual exchange in which an Amylyx executive — at the FDA’s request — committed to pull the drug from the market if its benefits aren’t confirmed by a large, ongoing study. Matthew Perrone, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022 Determined to recharge the economy, his wide-ranging picks included a refinery executive, a local Best Western operator and the owner of a pizza restaurant and casino. Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 7 Sep. 2022 On the afternoon of Monday, May 2, Linzer and Kaminski prepared the story for publication with their reporters while Harris and Sheikholeslami got Döpfner and his number-two executive, Jan Bayer, on the phone. Sarah Ellison, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 The executive, who had joined Comcast Cable in late 2019 as senior vp content acquisition after working at Epix, also has experience at Viacom. Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022 But a male executive’s appearance, barely acknowledged in years past, now routinely factors into his public profile and creates a beauty standard all its own. Ellen Gamerman, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Adjective 1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 1774, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing executive account executive chief executive chief executive officer executive agreement executive officer executive function executive council executive privilege executive session executive secretary executive chef the executive executive control executive order See More account executive chief executive chief executive officer executive agreement executive officer executive function executive council executive privilege executive session executive secretary executive chef the executive executive control executive order See More Kids Definition executive 1 of 2 adjective ex·ec·u·tive ig-ˈze-kyə-tiv 1 : fitted for or relating to the managing or directing of things Claudia showed the executive ability of a corporation president. E. L. Konigsburg, From The Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 2 : relating to the carrying out of the law and the conduct of public affairs the executive branch of government executive 2 of 2 noun 1 : a person who manages or directs a sales executive 2 : the executive branch of a government Legal Definition executive 1 of 2 adjective ex·ec·u·tive 1 : of or relating to the execution or carrying out of laws serving a warrant is an executive function especially : belonging to the branch of government that is charged with such powers as diplomatic representation, overseeing the execution of laws, and appointment of officials see also administrative compare judicial, legislative 2 a : of or relating to execution b : having administrative or managerial responsibility an executive director 3 : of, relating to, or issued by an executive an executive pardon executive 2 of 2 noun 1 a : the executive branch of a government compare judiciary, legislature b : the person or persons making up that branch see also governor, mayor, president 2 : a person who exercises administrative or managerial control executive 1 of 2 adjective as in administrative suited for or relating to the directing of things the executive skills needed to manage a large business office Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance administrative managerial directorial supervisory ministerial official governmental parliamentary regulatory bureaucratic authoritarian despotic dictatorial Antonyms & Near Antonyms nonsupervisory nonmanagerial executive 2 of 2 noun as in manager a person who manages or directs something a program that teaches company executives how to better manage their staffs Synonyms & Similar Words manager director administrator superintendent supervisor exec administrant president commissioner officer leader chief archon official boss minister comanager codirector head middle manager boardman co-organizer
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executive

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