secretary of veterans affairs

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secretary of veterans affairs

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs meets with a veteran in a government office.

Definition
  1. Noun (Proper):
    • The position of the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs: This refers to the cabinet-level office and title within the United States government responsible for leading the federal agency that administers benefit programs for veterans and their families.
    • The person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Veterans Affairs: This refers to the individual appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate to serve as the head of this department.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (Referring to the position):

    • The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is a member of the President's Cabinet.
    • The Secretary of Veterans Affairs oversees a large network of hospitals and benefits offices.

  • Noun (Referring to the person):

    • The current Secretary of Veterans Affairs testified before Congress today.
    • The President nominated a new Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Advanced Usage
  • The title is often abbreviated in formal contexts as "the Secretary" when the department is clear from the discussion.
    • The Secretary will issue a new directive on healthcare access.
Variants and Related Words
  • VA (Department of Veterans Affairs): The federal department headed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
  • Secretary (in this context): A shortened, formal reference to the position or person.
  • Cabinet Secretary: A general term for the head of a federal executive department, of which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is one.
Synonyms
  • Department Head (specific to the VA)
  • Cabinet Member (when referring to the person in their governmental role)
Related Phrases
  • To be appointed as Secretary of Veterans Affairs: The process of being selected and confirmed for the position.
    • She was appointed as Secretary of Veterans Affairs in 2021.
  • The Office of the Secretary: The immediate staff and offices supporting the Secretary.
secretary of veterans affairs

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs meets with a veteran in a government office.

Noun
  1. the position of the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs
    • the post of Secretary of Veterans Affairs was created in 1989
  2. the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Bush appointed Edward J. Derwinski as the first Secretary of Veterans Affairs

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