secretarial
A2Pronunciation
UK
- /sˌɛkrɪtˈeərɪəl/
US
- /ˌsɛkrəˈtɛriəl/
Description
- related to office support work
- clerical
- administrative
The word "secretarial" usually refers to the kind of work done by a secretary. It brings to mind office tasks such as managing letters and emails, keeping records, arranging schedules, and giving administrative support. You might see it in phrases like "secretarial work," "secretarial staff," or "secretarial course." It is mainly about office support duties that help things run smoothly behind the scenes.
"Secretarial" describes anything related to the work of a secretary or to office support duties in general. It is most often used for tasks such as handling correspondence, keeping records, organizing schedules, preparing documents, and providing administrative help.
You might meet it in phrases like "secretarial work," "secretarial services," "secretarial skills," or "secretarial staff." In these examples, the word points to clerical or administrative support rather than to leadership, technical, or creative work. It often suggests careful, organized work that supports other people or departments.
The word is fairly formal and is common in job titles, training, and business contexts. Even though office technology has changed a lot, the basic idea has stayed the same: it refers to the everyday administrative tasks that keep an office or organization running well.
Examples
- 1
Part-time work
She did secretarial work for a small law firm while she was at college.
- 2
Job skills
The department is looking for someone with strong secretarial skills and good computer knowledge.
- 3
Career path
After a few years of secretarial duties, he moved into office management.
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- secretarialadjective