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secretary in Malay

setiausaha

UK/ˈsɛk.ɹə.tə.ɹi//ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtɛɹ.i/

secretary in Malay: setiausaha, sekretaris, katib. In English, secretary means a person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.

Malay words for secretary

person keeping records and handling clerical work
setiausaha, sekretaris, katib
head of a department of government
setiausaha, sekretaris
leading or managerial position in certain organizations
setiausaha, sekretaris

English meaning of secretary

  1. noun A person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.
  2. noun The head of a department of government.
  3. noun A managerial or leading position in certain non-profit organizations, such as political parties, trade unions, international organizations.
  4. noun A type of desk, secretary desk; a secretaire.

Full definition of secretary

secretary in a sentence

  • I have a personal secretary to help me organize my clients.
  • The secretary at the school is in charge of communication between parents, students, and staff.
  • Ban Ki-Moon was a secretary general of the United Nations.

Synonyms of secretary

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Questions about secretary in Malay

What is the meaning of secretary in Malay?
Secretary in Malay is setiausaha, sekretaris, katib.
Apakah maksud secretary dalam bahasa Melayu?
Secretary: setiausaha, sekretaris, katib.
What does secretary mean in English?
Secretary means a person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.

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