noun
Uncommon
exec
Exec (noun) means an informal short form of "executive" — someone in a senior management role. Example: “A record label exec signed the band after seeing them live.”
noun
1
An informal short form of "executive" — someone in a senior management role.
"A record label exec signed the band after seeing them live."
verb
1
In computing, to run or execute a program or command.
"The script execs a shell command in the background."
How to use exec
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual shorthand for either a business executive or the act of running a program.
When to use it
Informal — used in business slang and in programming, rarely in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- execs
- Third person singular
- execs
- Past tense
- execed
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A record label _____ signed the band after seeing them live.
Etymology
A shortened form of "executive" or "execute."
Frequently asked questions
What does “exec” mean?
The word “exec” means an informal short form of "executive" — someone in a senior management role. In plain terms, casual shorthand for either a business executive or the act of running a program.
How do you use “exec” in a sentence?
Here is “exec” used in a sentence: “A record label exec signed the band after seeing them live.”
What part of speech is “exec”?
Depending on how it is used, “exec” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “exec” a common word?
“Exec” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “exec” have?
“Exec” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an informal short form of "executive" — someone in a senior management role.
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