Antonyms for executives

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ig-zek-yuh-tiv

Phonetic Transcription : ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv

Definition of executives

Origin : mid-15c., "performed, carried out;" 1640s, "of the branch of government that carries out the laws," from Middle French executif, from Latin executivus, from past participle stem of exequi (see execution). The noun in this sense is from 1776, as a branch of government. Meaning "businessman" is 1902 in American English. Executive privilege is attested by 1805, American English.

noun person who manages an organization

Example sentences :

The list of stockholders had read like a list of IP heroes and executives.
Extract from : « The Ultimate Weapon » by John Wood Campbell

Offices of executives should be located with reference to their duties.
Extract from : « Cyclopedia of Commerce, Accountancy, Business Administration, v. 1 » by Various

All of which of course is from the point of view of the executives, and not at all from that of their workers.
Extract from : « Our Railroads To-Morrow » by Edward Hungerford

This was an inevitable result of the intensive pressure of responsibility on executives.
Extract from : « Command » by William McFee

They select the executives, bribe the legislatures, and corrupt the courts of justice.
Extract from : « Twentieth Century Socialism » by Edmond Kelly

He insisted that the executives of the departments should follow the same rule.
Extract from : « The Cup of Fury » by Rupert Hughes

Sometimes these two Executives are concordant, sometimes discordant.
Extract from : « The Trial of Theodore Parker » by Theodore Parker

It is rather as admirers than as executives that they shine.
Extract from : « Germany and the Germans » by Price Collier

Artists and executives often have their knowledge in this state.
Extract from : « Democracy and Education » by John Dewey

He had wanted to bring the young man to Government City to show him off before the Executives.
Extract from : « Anything You Can Do ... » by Gordon Randall Garrett

Synonyms for executives

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