Secretary of Energy

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The position of the head of the Department of Energy: This refers to the cabinet-level office and title within the United States government.
    • The person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Energy: This refers to the individual appointed to lead this department.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Position):
    • The president will nominate a candidate for the vacant secretary of energy.
    • The secretary of energy is a member of the president's cabinet.
  • Noun (Person):
    • The secretary of energy testified before Congress about the national energy strategy.
    • She met with the secretary of energy to discuss renewable energy grants.
Advanced Usage
  • The title is often capitalized as Secretary of Energy when referring to a specific person or the official position.
    • President Carter appointed the first Secretary of Energy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Energy Secretary: A common shortened form with the same meaning.
    • The Energy Secretary announced new funding for solar research.
  • Department of Energy (DOE): The government department led by the secretary of energy.
Synonyms
  • Cabinet Secretary (when referring to the person in the context of the cabinet).
  • Head of the Department of Energy.
Noun
  1. the position of the head of the Department of Energy
    • the post of Energy Secretary was created in 1977
  2. the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Energy
    • the first Secretary of Energy was James R. Schlesinger who was appointed by Carter