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secretary

/ˈsɛkrətəri/ noun · British & US
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What does secretary mean?

noun

A person employed to manage and coordinate the work of a particular office or department, or a person who is responsible for taking dictation or performing secretarial duties. A high-ranking government official, especially in the UK.

Example

"The company's secretary was responsible for organizing the annual meeting."

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