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executive

executive

Meaning of executive

top-level manager

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British English/ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/
American English/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
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executive with German translation

executive usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The executive approved the new budget at the meeting.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

She worked hard to become an executive at the company.

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executive belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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executive synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between executive / director / CEO / company president / manager / boss

🇬🇧English

senior role; may head a department or be part of senior management

B2Very Often

She was promoted to director of marketing last year.

C
🇬🇧English
CEO

abbreviation for Chief Executive Officer, the top executive in many companies

C1Very Often

The CEO announced the new strategic priorities this morning.

C
🇬🇧English
company president

title that can be equivalent to or just below the CEO depending on corporate structure

C1Often

The company president will address employees at the annual meeting.

🇬🇧English

often a mid-level role responsible for day-to-day operations or a team

B2Very Often

The project manager coordinated the team's tasks.

🇬🇧English

informal term for someone in charge; can refer to any managerial level

B2Very Often

I need to ask my boss for time off next week.

C
🇬🇧English
corporate officer

a formal legal title for someone holding an officer position in a corporation (e.g., treasurer, secretary)

C1Often

As a corporate officer, she is listed in the company's filings with the regulator.

V
🇬🇧English
vice president

a specific senior title, common in US firms; rank and scope vary by company

B2Very Often

The vice president of sales presented the quarterly figures.

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How to pronounce executive and what this word means

executive means executive. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce executive

/ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/

executive translation

executive

executive examples

The executive approved the new budget at the meeting.

executive transcription

/ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/, /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/

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executive meaning: what does it mean?

top-level manager

executive pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

executive is pronounced as /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

executive definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The executive approved the new budget at the meeting. Translation: Руководитель высшего звена одобрил новый бюджет на собрании.

Is executive part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, executive can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is executive part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, executive can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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