Secretary Of The Treasury (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The person who holds the secretaryship of the Treasury Department; "Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

• The Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for promoting economic growth and stability in the United States.
• Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury, serving from 1789 to 1795.
• The Secretary of the Treasury serves as the chief financial advisor to the President.
• Janet Yellen was the first female Secretary of the Treasury, sworn in on January 26, 2021.
• The Secretary of the Treasury oversees the United States Customs Service, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Secret Service.

Synonyms

• Treasury Secretary

Meaning ²

The position of the head of the Treasury Department; "the position of Treasury Secretary was created in 1789".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The secretary of the treasury is responsible for promoting an open and transparent financial system.
• The position of secretary of the treasury was created in 1789 by the U.S. Congress.
• The secretary of the treasury serves as the principal economic advisor to the President.
• The secretary of the treasury is the chief executive of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
• The secretary of the treasury plays a key role in the development and implementation of the nation's financial policies.

Synonyms

• Treasury Secretary