Definition The resistance capacity of any material, but especially structural members, to crushing force. Compressive strength is usuallyexpressed as the maximum number of pounds per square inch that can be resisted without failure.
executive department-a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States. department of the federal government, federal department, federal office-a department of the federal government of the United States. EXEC, White House-the chief executive department of the United States government.
executive (Noun) A title of a chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on her/his own authority. executive (Noun) That branch of government which is responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions, and for the day-to-day administration of the state. executive (Adjective) Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.  Of, pertaining to, or having responsibility for the day-to-day running of an organisation, business, country, etc.; as, an executive act, an executive officer, executive government. Origin: From executif.