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officer

The correct spelling is officer.

How to pronounce officer

/ˈɑfɪsɚ/
noun

IPA: /ˈɑfɪsɚ/

Say it like: Off-ise-r

The correct spelling is officer. One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
  2. 2.A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.
  3. 3.One who holds a public office.
  4. 4.An agent or servant imparted with the ability, to some degree, to act on initiative.
  5. 5.A commissioned officer.

verb

  1. 1.To supply with officers.
  2. 2.To command like an officer.

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