Secretary of the Treasury
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Definition
- Noun:
- The position of the head of the U.S. Department of the Treasury: This refers to the cabinet-level office and its associated duties, responsible for managing the government's revenue, finances, currency, and economic policy.
- The person who holds the position of the head of the U.S. Department of the Treasury: This refers to the individual appointed to this cabinet position, who leads the Treasury Department.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (referring to the position):
- The Secretary of the Treasury advises the President on financial and economic matters.
- She was nominated for the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
- Noun (referring to the person):
- The Secretary of the Treasury held a press conference today.
- Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury.
Advanced Usage
- The title is often capitalized as Secretary of the Treasury when referring to the specific U.S. government office or its holder.
- In formal contexts, the official title is Secretary of the Treasury. Informally, the position or person may be referred to as Treasury Secretary.
Variants and Related Words
- Treasury Secretary: A common shortened form with the same meaning.
- Secretary of the Treasury, Treasury Department: The department led by the Secretary.
- Treasury: A common shorthand for the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Synonyms
- Treasury Secretary (noun, for the person or position): The most direct synonym.
- Head of the Treasury (noun phrase, for the person or position): A descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
- Deputy Secretary of the Treasury: The second-highest official in the department.
- Treasury Department official: A general term for any senior staff member within the department.
Noun
- the position of the head of the Treasury Department
- the position of Treasury Secretary was created in 1789
- the person who holds the secretaryship of the Treasury Department
- Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury