Secretary
A secretary or personal assistant is of the book of that a person whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, communication, or organizational skills. However this role should not be confused with the role of an executive secretary, who differs from a personal assistant. In many countries, an executive secretary is a high-ranking position in the administrative hierarchy. In fact in Pakistan, federal secretaries are dubbed as the most influential people in the country.
The functions of a personal assistant may be entirely carried out to assist one other employee or may be for the benefit of more than one. In other situations a secretary is an officer of a society or organization who deals with correspondence, admits new members, and organizes official meetings and events.
Secretary (noun)
Someone entrusted with a secret; a confidant.
Secretary (noun)
A person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.
Secretary (noun)
The head of a department of government.
Secretary (noun)
A managerial or leading position in certain non-profit organizations, such as political parties, trade unions, international organizations.
“Ban Ki-Moon was a secretary general of the United Nations.”
Secretary (noun)
A type of desk, secretary desk; a secretaire.
Secretary (noun)
A secretary bird, a bird of the species Sagittarius serpentarius.
Secretary (verb)
To serve as a secretary of.
Secretariat (noun)
The office or department of a government secretary.
Secretary (noun)
a person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with correspondence, make appointments, and carry out administrative tasks
“she was secretary to David Wilby MP”
Secretary (noun)
an official of a society or other organization who conducts its correspondence and keeps its records
“she was secretary of the Women’s Labour League”
Secretary (noun)
the principal assistant of a UK government minister or ambassador
“Chief Secretary to the Treasury”
Secretary (noun)
an official in charge of a US government department.