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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The highest-ranking executives of an organization, who have the word chief in their titles: CEO, COO, CFO, etc. attributive, often

   "Near-synonym: CXO"

Synonyms

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c-suitecxo

Example

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"I am seeking a position at the C-level."

Etymology

The chiefs of business units have titles that begin with a C (e.g. CEO).

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