Pronunciation

/-ˈsɛkrətri/

Definitions

Noun

• A person who is in charge of managing correspondence, appointments, or other administrative tasks for an individual or organization.
• A professional who keeps records and handles various office duties for a company or an individual.

Verb

• To perform secretarial duties or act as a secretary.
• To arrange or coordinate (appointments, meetings, etc.) on behalf of someone else.

Adjective

• Designating a position or job that involves supporting and assisting others with clerical tasks.

Phrases

• “Act as a secretary” means to fulfill the role of a secretary.
• “Desk secretary” refers to a secretary who works at a desk.
• “Virtual secretary” is a term for a remote or online administrative assistant.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The new office manager hired a dedicated secretary to handle all the paperwork.”
• Verb: “She scheduled a meeting with the secretary to discuss the upcoming project.”
• Adjective: “Her assistant, a skilled secretary, organized the files efficiently.”

Synonyms

• Assistant
• PA (Personal Assistant)
• Clerk
• Admin
• Office manager (in some contexts)
• Support staff
• Secretaryship

Antonyms

• Unsecretary (informal, not a standard term)
• Manager (implies higher-level leadership, not just administrative tasks)