sergeant
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Definition & Meaning of "sergeant"in English

Sergeant
01

a non-commissioned officer in the air force or army below the rank of staff sergeant and above corporal 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
sergeants
Examples
The sergeant instructed the recruits on how to properly assemble their rifles. 
02

a US police officer below the rank of lieutenant 

Examples
The sergeant supervised the investigation and ensured all evidence was properly documented. 
03

an English barrister of the highest rank 

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