executive
B2Frequent NGSL-2UK /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/US /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
Meaning
adjective
connected with managing a business or an organization, and with making plans and decisions
“She has an executive position in a finance company.”
noun
a person who has an important job as a manager of a company or an organization
“company/corporate/business/industry executives”
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“Yet, the founder and chief executive officer of the world's largest retailer, whose net sales surpassed 24.5 billion in 2009, is only 46 years old.”
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“Secretary-General, UNICEF executive director, and all the excellencies and distinguished guests from all across the world.”
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