officer
officer Lexical Profile
officer Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A member of a police force, law enforcement agency, or security service who is authorized to maintain public order and enforce the law.
"The traffic officer directed commuters safely around the construction site."
A person holding a position of commissioned command or authority in the armed forces, merchant navy, or passenger aviation.
"She graduated from the naval academy as a commissioned officer."
A person who holds an appointed or elected position of responsibility and executive authority in a corporation, government agency, institution, or society.
"The chief financial officer presented the annual budget report to the board of directors."
• verb
To provide a military unit, ship, or organization with commanding officers, or to act as the commander of a group.
"The newly formed expeditionary regiment was officered by seasoned veterans."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Anglo-French and Old French oficier, from Medieval Latin officiarius ('an official'), derived from Classical Latin officium ('service, duty, or office').