Secretary (Noun)
Meaning 1
An assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work for a boss or an organization.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A person who is head of an administrative department of government.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Secretary of Defense announced a new strategy to counter cyber threats to national security.
- The role of Secretary of State requires extensive travel to engage in diplomatic negotiations.
- The former Secretary of Education now leads a non-profit organization focused on education reform.
- The newly appointed Secretary of Commerce is tasked with promoting trade and economic development.
- As Secretary of Homeland Security, she oversaw efforts to improve border security and respond to natural disasters.
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- Agriculture Secretary
- Transportation Secretary
- Energy Secretary
- United States Attorney General
- US Attorney General
- Commerce Secretary
- Defense Secretary
- Labor Secretary
- Treasury Secretary
- Education Secretary
- Interior Secretary
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Meaning 3
A person to whom a secret is entrusted.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.