executive

Speech parts

1. executive - Noun

2. executive - Adjective

Meaning

Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect; as, executive talent; qualifying for, concerned with, or pertaining to, the execution of the laws or the conduct of affairs; as, executive power or authority; executive duties, officer, department, etc.

An impersonal title of the chief magistrate or officer who administers the government, whether king, president, or governor; the governing person or body.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

administrator president head director governor manager superintendent supervisory management leader leadership officer chief administrative commander
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Antonyms

butler confederate low assistant deputy clerk
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Hypernyms

head organization administration chief establishment brass

Hyponyms

secretary minister commissioner secretary general director producer

Phrases with the word

Executive Board executive recruiter executive suite financial executive chief executive of the united states chief executive officer of the united states

Examples

the executive branch Source: Internet

“825 Third will be our flagship building and have our flagship amenities,” says Tom Bow, executive vice president at Durst. Source: Internet

Abbott banned all non-medically necessary abortions in the state in a March 22 executive order forcing all healthcare professionals to postpone elective surgeries and other medical procedures. Source: Internet

A bill draft titled COVID-19 Response Act would codify some of the changes Cooper made with his executive order, as well as provide flexibility for attached claims. Source: Internet

Abbas directed the Clerk of the House to transmit the resolutions and recommendations of the legislators to the executive arm for implementation. Source: Internet

A 2013 to interrogate Mr. Cook about Apple’s tax avoidance quickly was sidetracked by lawmakers gushing to the chief executive about his company’s innovative products. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

executioning executionism executionist executive agency executive agent executive agreement