Meaning & use
deputy
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A person appointed to act as a substitute or assistant for another, especially one holding official authority.
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The sheriff's deputy patrolled the county roads at night.
She was named deputy manager while the director was on leave.
A note on using this word
Common in law enforcement titles ('sheriff's deputy') and organizational roles ('deputy director').
Words with a similar meaning
assistantsecond-in-command
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