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  exec

  noun

  an executive, especially in business.
• exec.
  exec.

  abbreviation

  executive.

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

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exec exec.

However, the exec reportedly declined to hand over the materials.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026

She added that teachers should not be "seeing executive pay rise faster than their own" and "tighter controls will mean unjustifiable exec salaries become a thing of the past".

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

At the same time, Disney is brusquely cross-promoting their other titles alongside the film at every opportunity, pursuing the two words every advertising exec dreams of: brand synergy.

From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026

Her words make me think she is maybe going into her business exec mode, but it turns out she’s got more on her mind than the No-Name Party.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe

Duncan’s only the sixth exec. chef at Ray’s in 42 years.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 5, 2015

I know just how that Tincan exec. felt.

From Time Magazine Archive

We have student government, and I happen to be chairman of the student exec. just now.

From Cloudy Jewel by Hill, Grace Livingston