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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As the former chief executive officer of Google, Eric Schmidt is well-positioned to assess the state of play between the U.S. and China in the battle for AI superpower status.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
“I do think there’s a lot of merit to combining the companies,” Musk, the chief executive officer of both companies, said on SpaceX’s earnings webcast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
In January, Buffett handed over his role as the company’s chief executive officer, but he’s remained involved in investment decisions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Horner was fired from his role as chief executive officer and team principal by Red Bull after the 2025 British Grand Prix.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
He deputized Milo to speak to Major de Coverley for him and stormed about impatiently as he waited for the tall executive officer to return.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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