office
A ceremonial duty or service, particularly
Noun 4 meanings
A ceremonial duty or service, particularly
A ceremonial duty or service
A position of responsibility.
“When the office of Secretary of State is vacant, its duties fall upon an official within the department.”
Official position, particularly high employment within government; tenure in such a position.
“She held office as secretary of state until she left office to run for office.”
Verb 2 meanings
To provide (someone) with an office.
To have an office.
Etymology
From Middle English office, from Old French office, from Latin officium (“personal, official, or moral duty; official position; function; ceremony, esp.
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OFFICE at a glance
OFFICE has 6 letters and scores 14 points in Scrabble (O 1 + F 4 + F 4 + I 1 + C 3 + E 1) and 15 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #366 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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