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exec

[ ig-zek ]

/ ɪgˈzɛk /

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noun Informal.

an executive, especially in business.

Origin of exec

First recorded in 1895–1900; by final shortening

Words nearby exec

excussio, excycloduction, excyclophoria, excystation, exeat, exec, exec., execrable, execrate, execration, execrative

Definition for exec (2 of 2)

exec.

executive.

executor.

Example sentences from the Web for exec

Miss China and her translator were both visibly flustered, but the best was Bravo exec Andy Cohen.

15 Hilarious Pageant Moments | |June 18, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
If you are an NBC exec and have kids, sit down with them and watch the Times documentary on Tawana Brawley.

Al Sharpton’s Long Bill of Goods, From Tawana Brawley to Primetime |Stuart Stevens |June 3, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
He has decided to postpone a career in car mechanics for a few years while he puts in time at Exec.

Your Next Assistant May Be an App |Nina Strochlic |December 13, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
At least until some shrewd Fox News exec gives them their own show.

We'll Miss the Hunstman Daughters the Most |Michelle Cottle |January 16, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

Earlier today, current News International exec Rebekah Brooks announced her own departure.

Dow Chief Quits in Phone-Hack Scandal |Nick Summers |July 15, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
A few disgruntled men on a ship can shoot morale to hell, and on a ship this size the Exec is the morale officer.

A Question of Courage |Jesse Franklin Bone
I was still a new Exec, and the book said I must be briefed on my duties.

A Question of Courage |Jesse Franklin Bone
Alvyn Karffard, the exec, who had been with Harkaman longest of all.

Space Viking |Henry Beam Piper
Let's see, he had to produce enough for all the exec personnel in the district.

Final Weapon |Everett B. Cole
No exec in his right mind would permit the ship to be crippled.

Student Body |Floyd L. Wallace

British Dictionary definitions for exec

exec.

abbreviation for

executive

executor