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ser·geant
 sergeant
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- pronunciation:
- sar
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a rank above corporal in the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, or Air Force.
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| definition 2: |
a person holding such a rank.
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| definition 3: |
a police officer whose position is below a captain, lieutenant, or inspector.
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| derivations: |
sergeancy (n.), sergeantship (n.) |
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