Officer vs. Executive

Officer vs. Executive — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Officer and Executive

Officernoun

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

Executiveadjective

Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.

Officernoun

A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.

Executiveadjective

Of, pertaining to, or having responsibility for the day-to-day running of an organisation, business, country, etc.

executive actan executive officerexecutive government

Officernoun

One who holds a public office.

Executiveadjective

Exclusive.

an executive bathroom
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Officernoun

An agent or servant imparted with the ability, to some degree, to act on initiative.

Executivenoun

A title of a chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority.

Officernoun

A commissioned officer.

Executivenoun

That branch of government which is responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions, and for the day-to-day administration of the state.

Officerverb

(transitive) To supply with officers.

Executivenoun

a person responsible for the administration of a business

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Officerverb

(transitive) To command like an officer.

Executivenoun

persons who administer the law

Officernoun

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command;

an officer is responsible for the lives of his men

Executivenoun

someone who manages a government agency or department

Officernoun

someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust;

he is an officer of the courtthe club elected its officers for the coming year

Executiveadjective

having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.;

the executive branch

Officernoun

a member of a police force;

it was an accident, officer

Officernoun

a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel;

he is the officer in charge of the ship's engines

Officerverb

direct or command as an officer