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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.
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Secretary (noun)
Someone entrusted with a secret; a confidant.
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Secretary (noun)
A person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.
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Secretary (noun)
The head of a department of government.
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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.”
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Secretary (noun)
A type of desk, secretary desk; a secretaire.
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Secretary (noun)
A secretary bird, a bird of the species Sagittarius serpentarius.
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Secretary (verb)
To serve as a secretary of.
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Secretariat (noun)
The office or department of a government secretary.
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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”
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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”
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Secretary (noun)
the principal assistant of a UK government minister or ambassador
“Chief Secretary to the Treasury”
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Secretary (noun)
an official in charge of a US government department.