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DictionaryofficerPolice member
noun / verb

officer

AH-fih-sur/ˈɑːfɪsər/

A person holding an authorized position of responsibility in an organization.

The ship's officer directs the crew from the bridge.

Uniformed adult ship officer on small bridge fragment directs crew with composed authority, generic epaulettes, no insignia text.
Etymology
officLatinservice, duty
+erLatinperson associated with

An officer is someone entrusted with duties and responsibility. The underlying idea is a post defined by service, connecting the person's authority with the work assigned to that position.

In context

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More examples

  • A police officer directs traffic around the stalled bus.
  • The commanding officer briefs the soldiers before their patrol.
  • The company's chief financial officer reviews the annual budget.

Forms

officer · officers · officered · officering

Similar words

official
Emphasizes recognized public or institutional authority rather than a particular rank.
executive
Specifically denotes a senior manager who directs an organization.