# exec

/ˌɛɡˈzɛk/ (US) · /ɛɡzˈɛk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/exec
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

a short way to say 'executive'. You use this when talking about a person who has a high-level job in a company.

For teachers: a high-level administrative or managerial officer in a business organisation. Frequently used in corporate or media contexts.

## Examples

- The marketing exec approved the new budget.
- After the merger, several senior execs decided to leave the company to start their own firm.
- While the creative team pushed for a more experimental campaign, the account exec insisted on a strategy that prioritised immediate sales growth.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used as a clipping of 'executive' in professional but informal speech.

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