secretary
US /ˈsek.rə.ter.i/
UK /ˈsek.rə.ter.i/
1.
a person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with correspondence, keep records, make appointments, and carry out similar tasks.
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My secretary handles all my appointments and correspondence.
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The company is looking for a new administrative secretary.
2.
an official in charge of a department of government.
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The Secretary of State met with foreign dignitaries.
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She was appointed as the Secretary of Education.