defense secretary

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defense secretary

The defense secretary meets with military leaders in a secure briefing room.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The position of the head of the U.S. Department of Defense: "Defense Secretary" refers to the cabinet-level office responsible for leading the United States military and its civilian department.
    • The person who holds the position of head of the U.S. Department of Defense: "Defense Secretary" also refers to the individual appointed to serve as the leader of the Department of Defense.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Position):
    • The Defense Secretary is a principal advisor to the President on national security.
    • He was nominated for the role of Defense Secretary.
  • Noun (Person):
    • The Defense Secretary held a press conference at the Pentagon.
    • She met with the Defense Secretary to discuss the budget.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be sworn in as Defense Secretary": to officially take the oath of office for the position.
    • The nominee will be sworn in as Defense Secretary next week.
  • "testimony from the Defense Secretary": formal statements or answers given by the person in this role, often to Congress.
    • Congress requested testimony from the Defense Secretary on the new policy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Secretary of Defense: This is the formal, official title for the position and the person. "Defense Secretary" is a common shorthand.
    • The Secretary of Defense is a statutory member of the National Security Council.
  • Pentagon chief: An informal journalistic term for the Defense Secretary, referring to the headquarters of the Department of Defense.
  • Deputy Defense Secretary: The second-highest official in the Department of Defense.
Synonyms
  • Secretary of Defense: The formal synonym.
  • Head of the Pentagon: An informal synonym focusing on the institution.
Related Phrases
  • Acting Defense Secretary: A person temporarily performing the duties of the Defense Secretary when the position is vacant or the Secretary is unavailable.
    • The Deputy Secretary served as Acting Defense Secretary for a month.
defense secretary

The defense secretary meets with military leaders in a secure briefing room.

Noun
  1. the position of the head of the Department of Defense
    • the position of Defense Secretary was created in 1947
  2. the person who holds the secretaryship of the Defense Department
    • the first Defense Secretary was James V. Forrestal who was appointed by Truman

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