Office (Noun)
Meaning 1
A religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities; "the offices of the mass".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The priest led the congregation in the daily office of morning prayer.
- The office of vespers was sung by the choir in the evening.
- The bishop presided over the office of confirmation for the new members.
- The office of compline was recited by the monks before retiring for the night.
- The cathedral's choir sang the office of matins on Easter morning.
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Meaning 2
Place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed; "he rented an office in the new building".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She walked into the office, greeting her coworkers as she made her way to her desk.
- The office was quiet on Friday afternoons, with most employees taking the day off.
- The new company moved into the office on the top floor of the high-rise building.
- The realtor showed us around the office space, pointing out the best views.
- He spent most of the day working from home, but occasionally had to visit the office for meetings.
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Meaning 3
A job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Her promotion to the office of CEO was met with celebrations from the board of directors.
- The office he held was that of a senior marketing manager.
- She was well suited to the office of a human resources representative.
- His lack of experience made him unsuitable for the office of manager.
- She has held the office of executive secretary for more than 10 years.
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- Prelature
- Messiahship
- Senatorship
- Moderatorship
- Primateship
- Proconsulship
- Incumbency
- Clerkship
- Legation
- Emirate
- Captaincy
- Custodianship
- Tribuneship
- Consulship
- Deanery
- Trusteeship
- Protectorship
- Sinecure
- Foremanship
- Presidency
- Inspectorship
- Judicature
- Rectorship
- Hot Seat
- Peasanthood
- Internship
- Legateship
- Viceroyship
- Public Office
- Legislatorship
- Deanship
- Proctorship
- Episcopate
- Prelacy
- Editorship
- Bailiffship
- Generalcy
- Professorship
- Residency
- Cardinalship
- Rectorate
- Curacy
- Headship
- Presidentship
- Solicitorship
- Thaneship
- Womanhood
- Instructorship
- Stewardship
- Proconsulate
- Manhood
- Pastorship
- Principalship
- Speakership
- Sainthood
- Baronetage
- Fatherhood
- Praetorship
- Eldership
- Councillorship
- Counsellorship
- Discipleship
- Attorneyship
- Librarianship
- Precentorship
- Treasurership
- Comptrollership
- Chaplaincy
- Rabbinate
- Cardinalate
- Mayoralty
- Premiership
- Cadetship
- Chaplainship
- Chancellorship
- Councilorship
- Wardership
- Chair
- Generalship
- Bishopry
- Controllership
- Marshalship
- Plum
- Judgeship
- Overlordship
- Counselorship
- Feudal Lordship
- Ambassadorship
- Studentship
- Managership
- Chieftaincy
- Viziership
- Throne
- Priorship
- Teachership
- Accountantship
- Admiralty
- Lectureship
- Secretaryship
- Seigniory
- Apostleship
- Regency
- Directorship
- Lieutenancy
- Academicianship
- Mastership
- Chairmanship
- Commandery
- Commandership
- Apprenticeship
- Captainship
- Magistracy
- Governorship
- Pastorate
- Preceptorship
- Prefecture
- Chieftainship
- Rulership
- Magistrature
- Wardenship
- Khanate
- Vice-presidency
- Caliphate
- Seigneury
- Associateship
- Receivership
- Curatorship
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Meaning 4
(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power; "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage"; "during his first year in office"; "during his first year in power"; "the power of the president".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage in any election.
- The power of the president was at its peak during his first year in office.
- He had many new ideas but his plans were not realized until he was in office.
- She will face stiff competition for the nomination from an incumbent who has been in office for two terms.
- His decision was heavily criticized by many people and is still a major controversy during his first year in office.
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Meaning 5
An administrative unit of government; "the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Valley Authority".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Office of Foreign Assets Control is responsible for administering and enforcing economic and trade sanctions.
- The Social Security Administration is an independent agency of the US federal government, operating under the Office of the Commissioner of Social Security.
- The Office of Personnel Management provides human resources services to the federal government.
- The National Institutes of Health is a part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, under the Office of the Director.
- The Office of the Inspector General investigates complaints of misconduct within the Department of Homeland Security.
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- Occupational Safety And Health Administration
- United States Air Force
- ARDA
- Defense Technical Information Center
- DOEI
- Organ
- DTIC
- MCIA
- Law Enforcement Agency
- Bureau Of Diplomatic Security
- US Navy
- DISA
- Army
- Bureau Of Justice Statistics
- National Park Service
- DRMS
- US Air Force
- Immigration And Naturalization Service
- Financial Management Service
- Comptroller Of The Currency
- Marine Corps Intelligence Activity
- US Army
- Executive Agency
- CCRC
- Department Of Energy Intelligence
- BMDO
- Government Accounting Office
- Bureau Of Intelligence And Research
- U. S. Army
- Casualty Care Research Center
- Internal Revenue Service
- US Coast Guard
- US Government Printing Office
- Food And Drug Administration
- National Technical Information Service
- National Climatic Data Center
- United States Government Accounting Office
- National Institute Of Standards And Technology
- Customs Bureau
- United States Public Health Service
- Patent Office
- Defense Reutilization And Marketing Service
- Army Intelligence
- US Border Patrol
- National Guard Bureau
- Bureau Of The Census
- United States Government Printing Office
- United States Border Patrol
- Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
- U. S. Air Force
- Defense Information Systems Agency
- Transportation Security Administration
- Local Authority
- Patent And Trademark Office Database
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- Bureau Of Justice Assistance
- FAA
- GPO
- GAO
- CDC
- Counterterrorist Center
- CTC
- FWS
- FDA
- Government Printing Office
- National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration
- Defense Logistics Agency
- NIH
- National Institutes Of Health
- National Weather Service
- PHS
- NGA
- OIS
- NGB
- ONI
- Navy
- Air Force
- Nonproliferation Center
- AI
- DS
- Ballistic Missile Defense Organization
- FHA
- USN
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
- NPC
- TSA
- NSW
- INS
- Bureau Of Customs
- INR
- DARPA
- IRS
- BJA
- Air Force Intelligence Surveillance And Reconnaissance
- BJS
- Office Of Naval Intelligence
- Independent Agency
- NTIS
- United States Fish And Wildlife Service
- Office Of Intelligence Support
- United States Navy
- Federal Housing Administration
- Center For Disease Control And Prevention
- NUWC
- NCDC
- NOAA
- U. S. Coast Guard
- NSWC
- Naval Special Warfare
- NAWCWPNS
- LABLINK
- Customs Service
- Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division
- United States Coast Guard
- United States Army
- US Fish And Wildlife Service
- AFISR
- Department Of Defense Laboratory System
- Naval Surface Warfare Center
- Air Force ISR
- Foreign Service
- Advanced Research And Development Activity
- Technology Administration
- Federal Aviation Administration
- OSHA
- Census Bureau
- USCB
- NIST
- Naval Underwater Warfare Center
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Meaning 6
The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The CEO took office as the new head of the company, bringing a fresh perspective to the role.
- Her office as president of the student council included overseeing school events and fundraisers.
- The new mayor took office on a platform of reducing crime and improving public transportation.
- As a lawyer, it was his office to represent his clients to the best of his ability.
- The school counselor's office was to provide guidance and support to students in need.
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Meaning 7
Professional or clerical workers in an office; "the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The whole office was late the morning of the blizzard because the roads were impassable.
- The office was buzzing with activity as the deadline for the project drew near.
- She was the most popular person in the office, always willing to lend a helping hand.
- The office was decorated with balloons and streamers for John's farewell party.
- The office was quiet on Fridays, as many employees worked from home on that day.