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Lieutenant
01
a mid-ranking officer in the armed forces, responsible for commanding troops and assisting superior officers
02
an officer in a police force
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an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
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an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade
Example
The lieutenant coordinated the logistics for the battalion's deployment.
During the operation, the lieutenant made split-second decisions under intense pressure.
As a lieutenant, he oversaw the training of new recruits at the military academy.
The lieutenant reported directly to the captain and briefed him on the unit's status.
She was promoted to lieutenant after demonstrating exceptional leadership skills in combat.
