Officer

Pronunciation: /ˈɔfɪsər/

Definitions of officer

noun A person who holds a position of authority, especially in the armed forces or a police department.

Example Sentences

A1 The police officer helped me find my lost dog.

A2 The officer asked for my identification before letting me enter the building.

B1 The officer in charge of the investigation interviewed several witnesses.

B2 The officer on duty quickly responded to the emergency call.

C1 The officer's expertise in cybersecurity helped prevent a major data breach.

C2 The officer's commendable leadership skills were evident during the crisis.

Examples of officer in a Sentence

formal The police officer conducted a thorough investigation at the crime scene.

informal The officer asked me a few questions before letting me go.

slang The cop busted the party and shut it down.

figurative The officer of the law upheld justice in the community.

Grammatical Forms of officer

• past tense: officered
• plural: officers
• comparative: more officer
• superlative: most officer
• present tense: officers
• future tense: will officer
• perfect tense: have officered
• continuous tense: is officering
• singular: officer
• positive degree: officer
• infinitive: to officer
• gerund: officering
• participle: officered

Origin and Evolution of officer

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'officer' originated from the Old French word 'officier' which came from the Latin word 'officium' meaning 'service' or 'duty'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who held a position of authority or responsibility in a military or governmental organization, the term 'officer' has evolved to encompass a wider range of roles in various professions and industries.