exec

plural execs

1. informalAn executive; a person employed at the executive level.

   An upcoming problem to be thrashed out at a meeting of diskery reps and execs of the American Federation of Radio Artists (AFRA), is the degree of AFRA's jurisdictional claim over singers on records.

   1950 October 28, “Diskers, AFRA Puzzle Singer Jurisdictions”, in Billboard, page 13

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   Tony Stark makes you feel He’s a cool exec with a heart of steel. As Iron Man, all jets ablaze, He’s fighting and smiting with repulsor rays! Amazing armor! That’s Iron Man! A blazing power! That’s Iron Man!

   1966, “Iron Man (theme song)”, Jacques Urbont (lyrics) (The Marvel Super Heroes (television series))

   “All right,” he said, turning to the first sheet of paper inside. “We’re not playing Good Cop/Bad Cop here. Do you know that game?” “Yes, sir. Some captains delegate all the unpopular orders to their exec so he can take the heat.” “Right. Well, I don’t believe in that. If an unpopular order has to be given, the captain should take responsibility for it himself.[…]”

   2004, David Gerrold, Tales of the Star Wolf, SFBC, →ISBN

2. informalgovernmentAn executive officer, i.e. the chief assistant to the commanding officer.

   “'Okay. Report to the exec's office right after inspection tomorrow, Mister Keith. Best of luck.”

   1951, Herman Wouk, The Caine Mutiny, page 17

present singular third person execs · participle present execing · participle past execed · past execed

1. informalcomputingTo execute; to run.

plural execs

1. alternativeAlternative form of exe (“a Windows executable file”).

   In order to run my customized quote screen I had to compile it as a separate standalone VFP 6.0 exec. It is run from Telemagic like an exec is run from an Icon.

   2000 July 13, xyz, “Getting an Object reference to a Third party Executable”, in microsoft.public.fox.programmer.exchange (Usenet)

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   However, you should know the source of any document that you receive via e-mail that contains an executable file. […] Personally, I never open or download an exec or MS Office file unless I know the source.

   1999 January 26, A.G. Kalman, “IC tax assistance”, in misc.taxes.moderated (Usenet)

   So I can actually create those folders on my computer by copy paste them from a japanes^([sic]) text file, but can flash read the path to the exec? I use MDM software to launch the exec because macromedia^([sic]) again has invented some stupid security law, by saying all the executables has to be located in a folder called "fscommand"........!

   2004 August 27, bossche, “exec japanese executable”, in macromedia.flash.actionscript (Usenet)

plural execs · alternative exe

1. abbreviationclippinginformalvideo gamesClipping of executioner.

   But even without his silver axe, I have tried 1 lich with a GM exec axe, he can do fine.

   2002 February 18, Alex Kobe, “can't kill a lich”, in rec.games.computer.ultima.online (Usenet)

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   I first picked one of the Exec's Blade's^([sic]) up, and then a bit later the other (since they were dropped from two different monsters).

   1997 August 14, Morten Wang, “nightmare/hell sure paid off”, in alt.games.diablo (Usenet)

   I am absolutely conscious of my appearance. I refuse to wear an ivy etched helm. Looks like glorified banded with a little green ring on it. I won't wear an exec hood because it looks like a patchwork helm; retarded.

   1999 December 28, Pin, “On Character Appearances and Equ[i]pment”, in alt.games.everquest (Usenet)

   Being a Beastlord, one very high DPS class that can slow the Exec I am in high demand for my guild trials.

   2003 May 11, SuperTech®, “From Upcoming for EverQuest”, in alt.games.everquest (Usenet)

   ahn... we can enchant items/weapons to (+25,+25) in NPP, using shop services. So, instead of pseudoiding every wimpy weapon, im carrying dragon scales, hi books and stuff to sell to be able to enchant my exec sword.

   2005 February 8, Atriel, “NPPangband (most angbands really) and lack of ID”, in rec.games.roguelike.angband (Usenet)