"executive" meaning in English

See executive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ [UK] Audio: en-us-executive.ogg [US] Forms: executive [positive], more executive [comparative], most executive [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Designed for execution, or carrying into effect.
    Sense id: simple-executive-en-adj-BuzVXAs0

Noun

IPA: /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ [UK] Audio: en-us-executive.ogg [US] Forms: executive [singular], executives [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A name for the head officer or administrator, especially one who can make important decisions.
    Sense id: simple-executive-en-noun-UQpYlXUK
  2. The part of government that enforces laws and judicial decisions, and is in charge of running of the state.
    Sense id: simple-executive-en-noun-DfDLFGdM
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          "text": "The executive of the company was criticized for his poor management."
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