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secretaries

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛkrəˌtɛriz]

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Learn how to use secretaries in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “workplace”

(noun) a secretary is a person whose job is to help with organizing and managing tasks in an office. They do things like taking phone calls, scheduling meetings, and keeping files in order.

Example

The secretary organized the meeting perfectly, making sure everyone had what they needed.

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Without a secretary, the office became very disorganized and chaotic.

Example

What tasks does the secretary handle each day?

Context: “government”

(noun) a secretary can also refer to a high-ranking official in the government, like a Secretary of State, who helps make important decisions and manage departments.

Example

The Secretary of State gave an important speech about international relations.

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The previous secretary did not make effective decisions, which caused many problems.

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What responsibilities does the Secretary of State have?

How to pronounce secretaries

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛkrəˌtɛriz]

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