Synonyms for
Secretary
Definition
A person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with correspondence, make appointments, and carry out administrative tasks.
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Informal
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Common collocations
- personal secretary
- executive secretary
- private secretary
- acting secretary
- secretary of state
- secretary general
- minute secretary
- take minutes as secretary
Word family
noun secretary
verb secretarial
Usage note
The term 'secretary' can sometimes be perceived as outdated or gendered, with 'administrative assistant' or 'executive assistant' often preferred in modern professional contexts. It can also refer to a high-ranking government official, such as the Secretary of State.
Example sentences
- The secretary answered the phone and took a message.
- The secretary scheduled a meeting for the boss.
- The secretary filed important documents in the cabinet.
- The secretary greeted visitors and directed them to the correct office.
- The secretary typed up a report for the boss.
Quotes
The best way to keep a secret is to pretend there isn't one. - Margaret Atwood
Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead. - Benjamin Franklin
Nothing weighs on us so heavily as a secret. - Jean de La Fontaine
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