Secretary of Transportation

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Definition

Noun: 1. A high-ranking government official: The Secretary of Transportation is the head of the United States Department of Transportation, a member of the President's Cabinet, and is responsible for federal transportation policy and programs. 2. The government position itself: The office or title held by this official.

Usage Examples
  • Noun (referring to the person):
    • The Secretary of Transportation announced new funding for bridge repairs.
    • The President met with the Secretary of Transportation to discuss the infrastructure bill.
  • Noun (referring to the position):
    • She was nominated for the role of Secretary of Transportation.
    • The Secretary of Transportation is a cabinet-level position.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Transportation Secretary": This is a common shortened and alternative title for the Secretary of Transportation. It is often used interchangeably in news reports.
    • The Transportation Secretary will testify before Congress tomorrow.
Variants and Related Words
  • Transportation Secretary (n): A common synonym and shortened form of "Secretary of Transportation."
  • DOT Secretary (n): An informal abbreviation, where "DOT" stands for the Department of Transportation.
  • Cabinet Secretary (n): A general term for any head of a federal executive department, which includes the Secretary of Transportation.
Synonyms
  • Transportation Secretary: The primary synonym.
  • Head of the DOT: A descriptive synonym.
  • Cabinet Member: A broader category to which this position belongs.
Related Phrases
  • Department of Transportation (DOT): The federal agency led by the Secretary of Transportation.
  • Cabinet position: The category of high-level advisory roles to the President, which includes this post.
Noun
  1. the position of the head of the Department of Transportation
    • the post of Transportation Secretary was created in 1966
  2. the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Transportation
    • Johnson appointed Alan S. Boyd as the first Transportation Secretary

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