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chief

/tʃiːf/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does chief mean?

noun, verb

The person who is in charge of a group or organization. A person who is considered to be the most important or influential in a particular field or activity.

Example

"The chief executive officer of the company made a statement to the press."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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