executive function

or ex·ec·u·tive func·tion·ing

[ ig-zek-yuh-tiv fuhngk-shuhn or ig-zek-yuh-tiv fuhngk-shuh-ning ]

/ ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv ˈfʌŋk ʃən or ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv ˈfʌŋk ʃə nɪŋ /

noun

a set of cognitive skills used to control one’s thoughts and behavior, especially the skills needed to focus on and organize tasks.

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executive agreement, executive branch, executive class, executive council, executive director, executive function, executive mansion, executive office of the president, executive officer, executive order, executive privilege

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