energy secretary

Thân thiện

The Energy Secretary announces a new renewable energy initiative.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The position of the head of the U.S. Department of Energy: "Energy Secretary" refers to the cabinet-level office and title of the person who leads the Department of Energy.
   • The person who holds the position of the head of the U.S. Department of Energy: "Energy Secretary" also refers to the individual who is appointed to and currently serves in that cabinet position.

Usage Examples

• Noun (referring to the position):

  • The President will nominate a candidate for the role of Energy Secretary next week.
  • The Energy Secretary is responsible for the nation's nuclear security and energy policy.

• Noun (referring to the person):

  • The Energy Secretary held a press conference to announce the new initiative.
  • She met with the Energy Secretary to discuss renewable energy grants.

Advanced Usage

• Capitalization: The title is typically capitalized ("Energy Secretary") when it directly precedes a person's name or is used as a specific official title.
  • Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm testified before Congress.

Variants and Related Words

• Secretary of Energy: This is the formal, official title for the position and is synonymous with "Energy Secretary."
  • The Secretary of Energy is a member of the President's Cabinet.

Synonyms

• Cabinet Secretary (when referring to the person in the context of the U.S. Cabinet).

Học thuật

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Secretary of Energy
• Energy Secretary