ex·ec·u·tive
Definition 1:
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.
Definition 2:
An impersonal title of the chief magistrate or officer who administers the government, whether king, president, or governor; the governing person or body.
Definition 3:
persons who administer the law
Definition 4:
someone who manages a government agency or department
Definition 5:
a person responsible for the administration of a business
Definition 6:
having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.; "the executive branch"
Noun
1. | A person or group having administrative or managerial authority in an organization. |
2. | The chief officer of a government, state, or political division. |
3. | The branch of government charged with putting into effect a country's laws and the administering of its functions. |
4. | Computer Science A set of coded instructions designed to process and control other coded instructions. |
Adjectives
1. | Of, relating to, capable of, or suited for carrying out or executing: an advisory body lacking executive powers. |
2. | Having, characterized by, or relating to administrative or managerial authority: the executive director of a drama troupe; executive experience and skills. |
3. | Of or relating to the branch of government charged with the execution and administration of the nation's laws. |
Noun
- | a person or group of persons having administrative or supervisory authority in an organization. |
- | the person or persons in whom the supreme executive power of a government is vested. |
- | the executive branch of a government. |
Adjective
- | of, pertaining to, or suited for carrying out plans, duties, etc.: executive ability. |
- | pertaining to or charged with the execution of laws and policies or the administration of public affairs: executive appointments; executive committees. |
- | designed for, used by, or suitable for executives: an executive suite. |