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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In recent weeks, investors have taken a second look at the semiconductor shares and other highflying AI stocks, said Jeff McClean, chief executive officer of Solidarity Wealth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Matthew Fleissig is co-founder and chief executive officer of Pathstone, an investment and wealth advisory firm serving ultrawealthy families, family offices and institutions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
But the firm's chief executive officer Christophe Fouquet said AI was still pushing his business forward.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
The talks mark Uber’s latest efforts to bolster its international presence, and comes after a series of recent changes at Delivery Hero including plans for the departure of its co-founder and chief executive officer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 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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