n. 1. One who holds an office of authority or trust in an organization, such as a corporation or government. 2. a. One who holds a commission in the armed forces. b. A noncommisioned officer or warrant officer. 3. A person licensed in the merchant marine as master, mate, chief engineer, or assistant engineer. 4. A police officer. tr.v. of·fi·cered, of·fi·cer·ing, of·fi·cers 1. To furnish with officers. 2. To command or manage as an officer. [Middle English, from Old French officier, from Medieval Latin officārius, from Latin officium, service, duty; see OFFICE.] |
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