English · Word Candidate

officer

/ˈɒf.ɪ.sə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: officers · officering · officered

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người có vị trí quyền lực trong tổ chức phân cấp

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Noun

Examples

Huerta was arrested while law enforcement officers were executing a federal search warrant at a Los Angeles business suspected of hiring illegal immigrants and falsifying employment papers, a special agent for Homeland Security Investigations, which is part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, wr

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

từ ngữ trang trọng để gọi một sĩ quan

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Noun

Examples

Nothing was too small to receive attention, if a supervising eye could suggest improvements likely to conduce to the common welfare. Mr. Gordon Burnage, for instance, personally visited dust-bins and back premises, accompanied by a sort of village bailiff, going his round like a commanding officer d

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 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To supply with officers.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cung cấp sĩ quan

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To command as or like an officer.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lãnh đạo như một sĩ quan

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Verb

Examples

Many of our journals are officered by Irish gentlemen, and their gallant brigade does the penning among us, as their ancestors used to transact the fighting in Europe; and engage under many a flag, to be good friends when the battle is over.

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).

Common questions

What does “officer” mean?

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

Is “officer” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.