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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
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv

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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

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Example Sentences

The executive branch

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