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executive

adjective noun

having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
E
Ends with
E
Contains
XE
Scrabble score
21
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.

    “the executive branch”

noun

  1. persons who administer the law

noun

  1. someone who manages a government agency or department

noun

  1. a person responsible for the administration of a business

In context

Example Sentences

the executive branch

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