Executive
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person in a senior management position responsible for making important decisions and implementing policies. It can also describe the branch of government that enforces laws.
“The chief executive announced a new strategy to expand into international markets.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/
Syllables
ex·ec·u·tive
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Worth 21 points; X (8pts) and V (4pts) provide strong scoring
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