deputy
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Also seen as: deputies · deputying · deputied
Sense 1
One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.
người được bổ nhiệm làm thay thế cho người khác
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
VerbRegister: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “deputy” mean?
One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.
Is “deputy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.