Meaning & use
lieutenant commander
A commissioned naval officer rank above lieutenant and below commander, used in the U.S. and other navies.
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After ten years of service, she was promoted to lieutenant commander.
The lieutenant commander briefed the crew before the ship left port.
A note on using this word
Often abbreviated 'LCDR' or 'Lt. Cdr.'; the rank sits between lieutenant and commander in most Commonwealth and U.S. navies.
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