officer

  • 21officer — n. & v. n. 1 a person holding a position of authority or trust, esp. one with a commission in the armed services, in the mercantile marine, or on a passenger ship. 2 a policeman or policewoman. 3 a holder of a post in a society (e.g. the… …

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  • 22Officer — This interesting surname is of Anglo Norman French origin, and has two possible sources. Firstly, the surname may derive from the Anglo Norman French officer , officer, an agent derivative of the Old French office , duty, service, from the Latin… …

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  • 23officer — of|fi|cer [ ɔfısər, afısər ] noun count *** 1. ) someone with a position of power and authority in the military: an army officer a ) someone with a position of authority in an organization: We elect the club s officers at the first meeting of… …

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  • 24officer */*/*/ — UK [ˈɒfɪsə(r)] / US [ˈɔfɪsər] / US [ˈɑfɪsər] noun [countable] Word forms officer : singular officer plural officers 1) a) someone with a position of power and authority in the armed forces an army officer b) someone with a position of authority… …

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  • 25officer —   Ali i, luna. See warrant officer.    ♦ High or important officer, luna nui, ali i ki eki e, luna ko iko i.    ♦ Presiding officer, ali i ho omalu.    ♦ Military officer, ali ikoa, luna koa, luna kaua.    ♦ Communications officer, luna ōlelo.… …

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  • 26officer — A term of vague and variant import, the meaning of which varies necessarily with the context and the circumstances surrounding the use of the term. 42 Am J1st Pub Of § 2. A commissioned officer of the Armed Forces. 36 Am J1st Mil § 51. A… …

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  • 27officer — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Medieval Latin officiarius, from Latin officium Date: 14th century 1. a. obsolete agent b. one charged with police duties 2. one who holds an office of trust, authority, or command < the&#8230; …

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  • 28officer — /ˈɒfəsə / (say ofuhsuh) noun 1. someone who holds a commission in the armed services. Compare warrant officer, non commissioned officer. 2. a member of a police force. 3. the master or captain of a merchant vessel or pleasure vessel, or any of&#8230; …

  • 29officer*/*/*/ — [ˈɒfɪsə] noun [C] 1) someone with a position of power and authority in the armed forces an army officer[/ex] 2) a police officer 3) someone with a position of authority in an organization …

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  • 30officer —    In business, a high level management official (e.g., a president, vice president, secretary, financial officer or chief executive officer [CEO]) of a corporation or other business who is hired by the board of directors of a corporation, the&#8230; …

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