warrant officer

American  

noun

1. (in the U.S. Armed Forces) an officer of one of four grades ranking above enlisted personnel and below commissioned officers.

2. a similar officer in other countries.

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warrant officer British  

noun

1. an officer in certain armed services who holds a rank between those of commissioned and noncommissioned officers. In the British army, the rank has two classes See regimental sergeant major company sergeant major

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Etymology

Origin of warrant officer

First recorded in 1685–95

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How does warrant-officer compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• warrant officer vs. commissioned officer

Example Sentences

Rather than being reported to the police the incident was recorded as "inappropriate behaviour unbecoming of a warrant officer".

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Instead, the only paper trail that exists of the incident is a minor sanction record- which simply cites "inappropriate behaviour unbecoming of a warrant officer".

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Mr Lee, a former warrant officer, served in the Army for more than 30 years, including in the 15th/19th Royal King's Hussars in the former West Germany.

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Mr Lee, a former warrant officer, served in the Army for more than 30 years, including in the 15/19 Royal King's Hussars in the former West Germany.

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Mr Lee, a former warrant officer, served in the Army for more than 30 years, including in the 15/19 Royal King's Hussars in former West Germany.

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