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secretarial

American

[sek-ri-tair-ee-uhl] / ˌsɛk rɪˈtɛər i əl /

adjective

noting, of, or pertaining to a secretary or a secretary's skills and work.

a secretarial school.

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Etymology

Origin of secretarial

First recorded in 1795–1805; secretary + -al ¹

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secretarial

"Food security means different things to different people," said Jeremy Moody, secretarial adviser to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers.

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

He assembled a research team to gather source documents, and a secretarial squad to which he dictated with a fervor he would make famous in World War II.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026

Trump’s secretarial nominations for the Treasury and Commerce departments were in attendance.

From Slate ● Jan. 22, 2025

Start in the mailroom, and work your way through secretarial and middle-management-themed areas, all the while mixing puzzles, games and choose-your-own-adventure-like choices.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2024

There was no longer a doctor on staff, or secretarial help.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech

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