sergeant major
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Definition
- Noun:
- A noncommissioned officer serving as chief administrative officer of a headquarters unit of the Army: A senior enlisted rank, typically the principal advisor to a commander on enlisted matters and the unit's administration.
- A large, blue-grey damselfish with black stripes, found nearly worldwide: A species of marine fish (Abudefduf saxatilis) commonly seen around reefs.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Military rank):
- The sergeant major called the unit to formation.
- All personnel reports must be signed by the sergeant major.
- Noun (Fish):
- We saw a school of sergeant majors by the coral reef.
- The sergeant major is easily identified by its five vertical black bars.
Advanced Usage
- "Sergeant Major of the Army": A unique senior enlisted appointment and rank, the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, serving as an advisor to the Chief of Staff.
- The Sergeant Major of the Army addressed the troops during the ceremony.
- Used as a formal title of address.
- "Yes, Sergeant Major," the soldier replied.
Variants and Related Words
- Sergeant major general: A commissioned officer rank, distinct from the enlisted rank of sergeant major.
- First Sergeant: A senior noncommissioned officer rank, often confused with but distinct from sergeant major in role and seniority.
Synonyms
- Command Sergeant Major: A specific rank and position for a senior noncommissioned officer in command of a battalion, brigade, or division.
- Fish: For the animal, specific synonyms include five-finger (a regional name for the fish).
Related Phrases
- Office of the Sergeant Major: The administrative section overseen by the sergeant major.
- The memo was issued from the Office of the Sergeant Major.
Noun
- large blue-grey black-striped damselfish; nearly worldwide
- a noncommissioned officer serving as chief administrative officer of a headquarters unit of the Army