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secretary

sec·re·tar·y

secretary

 
 
pronunciation:
se kr teI ri
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part of speech: noun
inflections: secretaries
definition 1: a person who works for a business, an institution, or an individual at such administrative tasks as managing correspondence, keeping records, and scheduling meetings and appointments.
 
definition 2: (often cap.) an official who oversees a government department.
definition 3: one who is in charge of recording the business of an organization.
definition 4: a piece of furniture with a desk top, drawers, and bookshelves.
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