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secretary

Definition

  • noun: a person whose job is to handle records, letters, etc., for another person in an office
  • noun: one employed to handle correspondence and manage routine and detail work for a superior
  • synonyms: clerk, escritoire

Examples

  • She is our 'executive/administrative secretary'. [=a secretary with some management duties]

  • You can set up an appointment with my 'secretary'.

  • The President appointed the 'Secretary of State'.

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