executive officer

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noun

the officer second in command of a military or naval organization.
an officer charged with executive duties, as in a corporation.

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Origin of executive officer

First recorded in 1780–90

Words nearby executive officer

executive council, executive director, executive function, executive mansion, executive office of the president, executive officer, executive order, executive privilege, executive secretary, executive session, executor
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British Dictionary definitions for executive officer

executive officer

noun

the second-in-command of any of certain military unitsAbbreviation: (US) XO
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
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