treasury secretary

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treasury secretary

The treasury secretary presents the annual budget report to Congress.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The position of the head of the U.S. Department of the Treasury: This refers to the cabinet-level office and title of the person in charge of the federal executive department responsible for managing government revenue, finances, and economic policy.
    • The person who holds the position of head of the U.S. Department of the Treasury: This refers to the individual appointed to this cabinet position, who serves as a principal advisor to the President on economic and financial matters.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (referring to the position):

    • The president will nominate a new treasury secretary next week.
    • The role of treasury secretary involves overseeing the nation's fiscal policy.

  • Noun (referring to the person):

    • The treasury secretary testified before Congress on the budget proposal.
    • She met with the treasury secretary to discuss the economic report.
Advanced Usage
  • "Acting Treasury Secretary": A person temporarily performing the duties of the office when the position is vacant or the secretary is absent.
    • The Deputy Secretary served as the Acting Treasury Secretary during the transition.
Variants and Related Words

  • Secretary of the Treasury: A formal, official title synonymous with "Treasury Secretary."

    • The Secretary of the Treasury is a member of the National Security Council.

  • Treasury Department: The executive department headed by the Treasury Secretary.

  • Deputy Treasury Secretary: The second-highest official in the Treasury Department.
Synonyms
  • Secretary of the Treasury (formal title)
  • Head of the Treasury
Notes on Meaning
  • The term specifically refers to the U.S. cabinet position and officer. Other countries may have similar finance ministers, but "Treasury Secretary" is the title used in the United States.
  • The position is distinct from the "Treasurer of the United States," which is a different, subordinate office within the Treasury Department.
treasury secretary

The treasury secretary presents the annual budget report to Congress.

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

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