D defs.my
Entry 4 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Executive

/ĭg-zĕk'-yət-ĭv/ · Ex·ec·u·tive · IPA /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
01 a. Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect; as, executive talent; qualifying for, concerned with, or pertaining to, the exec…
  1. 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.
  2. 2.
    of or pertaining to an executive{2} or to the group of executives within an organization; as, executive compensation increased more rapidly than wages in the 1980's; the executive suite.
02 n. An impersonal title of the chief magistrate or officer who administers the government, whether king, president, or governor; the governing …
  1. 1.
    An impersonal title of the chief magistrate or officer who administers the government, whether king, president, or governor; the governing person or body.
  2. 2.
    a person who has administrative authority over an organization or division of an organization; a manager, supervisor or administrator at a high level within an organization; as, all executives of the company were given stock options