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Chief

usgb/tʃiːf/Volume
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Professional Role

Used for key positions in organizations, implies responsibility and authority.

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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'.

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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.

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The chief surgeon will make the final decision on the procedure.
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