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executive

The correct spelling is executive.

How to pronounce executive

/ɛɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/
noun

IPA: /ɛɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/

Say it like: Exe-cut-ive

The correct spelling is executive. A chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority. For example: "an executive officer"

Usage Examples

an executive officer

an executive bathroom

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority.
  2. 2.The branch of government that is responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions, and for the day-to-day administration of the state.
  3. 3.A process that coordinates and governs the action of other processes or threads; supervisor.

adjective

  1. 1.Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.
  2. 2.Of, pertaining to, or having responsibility for the day-to-day running of an organisation, business, country, etc.
  3. 3.Exclusive.

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