Meaning & use
sergeant
A military or police rank above a corporal, typically responsible for supervising a small group of soldiers or officers.
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The sergeant drilled the new recruits every morning before breakfast.
She was promoted to sergeant after ten years on the police force.
A note on using this word
The double 'r' spelling is a common mistake; remember it's sergeant, not 'sargent.'
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