Definition

1. 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

1. the position of the head of the Treasury Department
   • the position of Treasury Secretary was created in 1789
2. the person who holds the secretaryship of the Treasury Department
   • Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury