executives

noun

Definition of executivesnext
plural of executive
as in managers
a person who manages or directs something a program that teaches company executives how to better manage their staffs

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  1. managers
  2. directors
  3. administrators
  4. superintendents
  5. supervisors
Noun
  • Also noting that as more ATS platforms entered the market, separate connections to each ATS meant multiple processes for broker dealers and money managers.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Seeing the asset growth in SMAs over the last decade, the company began offering portfolio management solutions for larger asset money managers in that space as well.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of managers
Noun
  • Of the 87 feature films announced thus far, 36 titles (41 percent) are directed by first-time feature film directors.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Episode directors include Robert Alexander, Marshall Curry, Neil Berkeley and Jason Zeldes.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of directors
Noun
  • Our company's Policy Engine, for example, enables granular control over transaction approvals, user permissions, and access settings—allowing administrators to tailor workflows to fit specific operational needs and compliance requirements.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Database administrators will use it to optimize queries and automate the generation of schema and scripts.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of administrators
Noun
  • Other updates will limit the number of student assessments, while adding trainings for district superintendents, principals and teachers.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Speaking up on behalf of immigrant families also can put superintendents at odds with school board members.
    Bianca Vázquez Toness, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of superintendents
Noun
  • These types of applications allow workers to follow step-by-step instructions directly in their field of view, eliminating the need for flipping through bulky manuals or relying on supervisors for routine tasks.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Recently two members of our small team were promoted to supervisors.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of supervisors
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