secretary

/ˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/
noun
  1. A person who works in an office, handling correspondence, scheduling, and other administrative tasks.
    • The secretary answered the phone and scheduled a meeting.
    • She works as a legal secretary at a law firm.
    • My secretary reminded me about the appointment.
  2. An official who heads a government department, such as the Secretary of State or Secretary of Defense.
    • She was appointed as the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
    • The foreign secretary met with diplomats from other countries.
    • The Secretary of Education announced new policies for schools.
  3. An officer of an organization or club who keeps records and handles correspondence.
    • The club secretary took notes during the meeting.
    • The secretary sent out the meeting minutes to all members.
    • He was elected secretary of the student council.
  4. A piece of furniture with a writing surface and drawers, often with a bookcase on top.
    • The antique secretary had a beautiful wooden finish.
    • She kept her letters in the old secretary in the study.
    • He found the documents in the top drawer of the secretary.
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