exec

¹ American  

[ig-zek] / ɪgˈzɛk /

noun

Informal.

1. an executive, especially in business.

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exec. ² American  

abbreviation

1. executive.

2. executor.

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exec. British  

abbreviation

1. executive

2. executor

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Etymology

Origin of exec

First recorded in 1895–1900; by final shortening

Example Sentences

Time will tell if the Burger King exec’s outreach is seen more as a publicity stunt, or if it’s really about listening to customers and learning from them.

From MarketWatch

Xbox Ex: Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s top gaming exec, is set to retire after 38 years.

From The Wall Street Journal

That made the sports exec Wasserman an instant music mogul, but he doesn’t have deep ties beyond that in the music industry.

From Los Angeles Times

Throughout the film, Arquette’s candid record exec, Tammy, tells Charli and her team that they want to stretch the era’s longevity, and it quickly becomes clear that the “Brat” concert film is designed to be a cash cow they’ll milk until it’s dry.

From Salon

“He cares so much about cultivating a team around the artist and their music and supports them in bringing their music to the world the way they want no matter how unexpected or unconventional,” she says of the exec.

From Los Angeles Times