secretary

noun

ˈse-krə-ˌter-ē How to pronounce secretary (audio)
Definition of secretarynext
as in registrar
an official whose job is to keep records file your intent to run for office with the city secretary

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Recent Examples of secretary Chicago police Chief Elmer Washburn had a confidential secretary, Percy English, who also wrote for the Tribune. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 In May, former UK health secretary Alan Milburn published the interim findings of his independent review into young people who are out of work. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Peter Skafish is a sociocultural anthropologist and secretary of the Sol Foundation. — Leonard David, Space.com, 11 July 2026 Before Sajet stepped down, the Smithsonian released a statement asserting that only its secretary and board can make such decisions, not the president. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for secretary
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  1. registrar
  2. clerk
Noun
  • As an internet domain registrar and web hosting company, GoDaddy bears the risk that CSAM may be hosted on its platform and has the technical ability to disable the website and remove the content.
    — Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • But registrars in Orange and Los Angeles counties have already certified their election results, so voters have a fairly clear picture of who will be on their ballots in the fall.
    — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 7 July 2026
Definition of registrar
Noun
  • Judge Kaplan on Wednesday ordered the clerk to move the money into an account belonging to Carroll's lawyers.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Hearn nodded when the clerk read him his charges and appeared stoic.
    — Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Definition of clerk

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“Secretary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secretary. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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