Definition

1. Noun:
   • The position of the head of the U.S. Department of Commerce: This refers to the cabinet-level office and title of the person who leads the United States Department of Commerce.
   • The person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Commerce: This refers to the individual appointed to this position, who serves as a member of the President's Cabinet.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The President nominated a new Secretary of Commerce.
  • She was confirmed by the Senate to the position of Secretary of Commerce.
  • The Secretary of Commerce oversees agencies related to trade, economic development, and technology.

Advanced Usage

• The title is often capitalized as Secretary of Commerce when referring to the specific office or the current officeholder.
• The role of the Secretary of Commerce involves advising the President on domestic and international trade, economic growth, and technological innovation.

Variants and Related Words

• Commerce Secretary: A common shortened form with the same meaning.
  • The Commerce Secretary will attend the trade meeting.
• Department of Commerce: The federal executive department that the Secretary leads.

Synonyms

• Commerce Secretary: The direct synonym.
• Cabinet Secretary: A general term for a head of a federal executive department, of which the Secretary of Commerce is one.

Noun

1. the position of the head of the Department of Commerce
   • the position of Commerce Secretary was created in 1913
2. the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Commerce
   • the first Commerce Secretary was William C. Redfield who was appointed by Wilson