Definition of executive

Overview of noun executive

The noun executive has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (3) executive, executive director

(a person responsible for the administration of a business)

2. (1) executive

(persons who administer the law)

3. administrator, executive

(someone who manages a government agency or department)

Overview of adj executive

The adj executive has 1 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (2) executive

(having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.; "the executive branch")