English · Word Candidate

executive

/ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: executives

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Được thiết kế để thực hiện hoặc thi hành

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of, pertaining to, or having responsibility for the day-to-day running of an organisation, business, country, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến việc điều hành hàng ngày của tổ chức, doanh nghiệp, quốc gia, v.v.

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Adjective

Examples

executive act

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một quan chức hoặc quản trị viên cao cấp có thể đưa ra quyết định quan trọng

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Noun

Examples

Such, Mr. Cleveland, is the real character of the government, of which you are the nominal head. Such are, and have been, its lawmakers. Such are, and have been, its judges. Such have been its executives. Such is its present executive. Have you anything to say for any of them?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The branch of government that is responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions, and for the day-to-day administration of the state.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ngành hành pháp chịu trách nhiệm thực thi luật và quyết định tư pháp

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Noun

Examples

The Seats of the Senators of the first Class shall be vacated at the Expiration of the second Year, of the second Class at the Expiration of the fourth Year, and of the third Class at the Expiration of the sixth Year, so that one third may be chosen every second Year; and if Vacancies happen by Resi

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “executive” mean?

Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.

Is “executive” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.