secretary

UK /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tə.ɹi/ US /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tə.ɹi/
noun 5verb 1name 1

Definitions

noun

1

A person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.

I have a personal secretary to help me organize my clients.

The secretary at the school is in charge of communication between parents, students, and staff.

2

The head of a department of government.

Well briefly, sir, I am the Permanent Under Secretary of State, known as the Permanent Secretary.

3

A managerial or leading position in certain non-profit organizations, such as political parties, trade unions, international organizations.

Ban Ki-Moon was a secretary general of the United Nations.

4

A type of desk, secretary desk; a secretaire.

5

A secretary bird, a bird of the species Sagittarius serpentarius.

verb

1

To serve as a secretary of.

name

1

A town in Maryland.

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