executive officer
Americannoun
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the officer second in command of a military or naval organization.
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an officer charged with executive duties, as in a corporation.
noun
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XO. the second-in-command of any of certain military units
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a specialist seaman officer, responsible under the captain for the routine efficient running of the ship in the US, British (formerly), and certain other navies
Etymology
Origin of executive officer
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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Satya Nadella, chairman and chief executive officer, said AI represents a “profound shift” in technology and business, and is changing what the company builds and how it operates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
"We believe they are minimising the scale of the damage," Australia Tibet Council executive officer Zoe Bedford said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Norris says his loyalty to McLaren is based on the relationships he has within the team - starting with chief executive officer Zak Brown and team principal Andrea Stella - and their shared history.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Erica Lomeli Corcoran, chief executive officer of the UFW Foundation, hailed Sherriff’s ruling as “a much-needed victory for farm workers all over the country.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
She is like a cross between the chief executive officer of the world’s largest corporation and the chief executive officer of the world’s second largest corporation.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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