executive · adjective always before noun /ɪgˈzek.jət̬.ɪv/Full view
executive
C1 relating to making decisions and managing businesses
Dictionary example:

an executive director

Learner example:

So I am now an executive director, I have a job and I know very important people in the Romanian Government. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Romanian)

executive · noun /ɪgˈzek.jət̬.ɪv/
executive
C1 C someone who has an important job in a business
Dictionary example:

a company executive

Learner example:

The main reason why I attended this conference was to learn how international companies select their employees and how I could improve my qualifications as a finance executive. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Portuguese)

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