Secretary Of Defense (Noun)
Meaning 1
The person who holds the secretaryship of the Defense Department; "the first Defense Secretary was James V. Forrestal who was appointed by Truman".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Secretary of Defense is the head of the United States Department of Defense, which is responsible for the country's defense and military operations.
- The Secretary of Defense is a cabinet-level position that is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
- As the Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates was responsible for overseeing the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan during his tenure from 2006 to 2011.
- The Secretary of Defense works closely with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to develop and implement military strategy and policy.
- Leon Panetta served as the Secretary of Defense from 2011 to 2013, during which time he oversaw the withdrawal of troops from Iraq and the end of the war in Afghanistan.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The position of the head of the Department of Defense; "the position of Defense Secretary was created in 1947".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.