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Definition
Chief or primary; the top-ranking person within a certain position.
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How it's used
Reserved primarily for high-level professional or artistic titles, this term implies a position of leadership or seniority within a group of peers. It is almost exclusively used in formal titles rather than as a standalone adjective to describe someone as the best. You will frequently encounter it in corporate, legal, or orchestral contexts.
Examples
He is the chief executive officer of this company.
Who is the first violinist of your orchestra?
Related words
Common phrases
Chief Executive Officer
chief representative
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply the first person to arrive or the winner of a race, as it specifically denotes a formal rank or designated role within an organization.
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Grammar guides
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