executive

1. executive (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.

2. executive (adj) — sense 2

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

Example: executive act

3. executive (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Exclusive.

Example: She works in an office with an executive bathroom.

4. executive (noun) — sense 4

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

Example: 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?

5. executive (noun) — sense 5

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

Example: 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 Resignation, or otherwise, during the Recess of the Legislature of any State, the Executive thereof may make temporary Appointments until the next Meeting of the Legislature, which shall then fill such Vacancies.

6. executive (noun) — sense 6

Definition: A committee that manages the day-to-day running of an organisation. An executive committee.

Example: She was on the executive of the Union of Democratic Mineworkers.