Brigadier general

/bɹˌɪɡɐdˈiə dʒˈɛnəɹəl/

/bɹˌɪɡɐdˈɪɹ dʒˈɛnɚɹəl/

[noun]

Brigadier general

[NOUN]

a general officer ranking below a major general

synonyms : brigadier

Examples

1. A Brigadier General needs an eye for detail and a strong guiding hand.

2. Four months later, he's brigadier general.

3. In no small part, thanks to the remarkable judgement, energy, and courage of one 24-year-old artillery officer, now promoted Brigadier General in recognition of his extraordinary service at Toulon.

4. The Brigadier General comes for an inspection.