Treasury Secretary (Noun)
Meaning 1
The position of the head of the Treasury Department; "the position of Treasury Secretary was created in 1789".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
The person who holds the secretaryship of the Treasury Department; "Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As the newly appointed treasury secretary, she faced the daunting task of balancing the national budget.
- The treasury secretary's decision to raise interest rates sent shockwaves through the financial markets.
- The president's choice for treasury secretary was met with skepticism by many lawmakers.
- The treasury secretary's speech at the World Economic Forum was closely watched by investors and business leaders.
- Janet Yellen was the first woman to hold the position of treasury secretary when she took office in 2021.