exec

noun

ex·​ec ig-ˈzek How to pronounce exec (audio)

Examples of exec in a Sentence

a restaurant where the city's top execs like to have power lunches
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The exec, who worked in programming and sales divisions, points to AI tech and the network’s Ad Reach Max platform for content creation and ad sales development. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025 Ex-Oakland mayor, boyfriend, waste company execs indicted in sprawling corruption probe. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025 Sign up for Tech Policy Eleanor Hawkins Jan 16, 2025 - Business Why these two health care execs feel optimistic about the incoming Trump administration A pair of health care leaders at Monday's Axios event in San Francisco expressed optimism about the incoming Trump administration. Emily Hamilton, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025 Hanni didn’t look convinced that Kim wanted to help, and at one point, said as much directly to the exec. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for exec 

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of exec was in 1896

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“Exec.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exec. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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