Chief
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Professional Role
Used for key positions in organizations, implies responsibility and authority. She became the chief financial officer of the company.
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Compound Titles
Often combined with another noun to specify the leader's main area, such as 'chief engineer'. Meet our new chief engineer, who will oversee the project.
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Precedence Implied
Signals the person is at the top of the hierarchy or rank within a group. The chief surgeon will make the final decision on the procedure.