Underling

B2 16+
  • Frequency of Use
    20 %
  • Retention Rate
    60 %
  • Complexity
    50 %
  • Underling Meanings

    noun a person of lesser status or authority within an organization

    adjective relating to or characteristic of a subordinate or inferior position

    Fields related to underling

    Military

    In a military context, an underling refers to a lower-ranking soldier or officer.

    Literature

    Underling can be used in literature to describe a character who is subservient or servile to a more powerful figure.

    Business

    An underling is a subordinate or junior employee within a company or organization.

    Occupation Usage of underling

    Writer

    In the publishing industry, a writer may refer to their assistant or junior colleague as an underling who helps with research, editing, and other tasks.

    Psychologist

    A psychologist may use the term underling to refer to their interns or junior staff members who assist in conducting assessments, therapy sessions, and other clinical tasks.

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