secretarial

[ sek-ri-tair-ee-uhl ]

adjective

1. noting, of, or pertaining to a secretary or a secretary's skills and work:

   a secretarial school.

Other Words From

• nonsec·re·tari·al adjective
• subsec·re·tari·al adjective
• unsec·re·tari·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of secretarial¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; secretary + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Raised on a steady diet of war stories, and with a chain-smoking aunt who gave her eyesight and two arms to the cause, the pair join the IRA intending to do more than secretarial work.

From Salon

Female physicians are often overburdened with menial, uncompensated assignments, secretarial tasks and committee service that does not necessarily lead to promotions, taking precious time away from activities that would be more likely to advance their careers.

From Los Angeles Times

Department of Interior Secretarial Order aimed at phasing out single-use plastics in national parks and other public lands — including Yosemite, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon — as well as a rule issued last month by the General Services Administration to reduce single-use packaging in federal purchasing.

From Los Angeles Times

Start in the mailroom, and work your way through secretarial and middle-management-themed areas, all the while mixing puzzles, games and choose-your-own-adventure-like choices.

From Los Angeles Times

Its impressive facilities include an extensive suite for the president, a medical station with an operating table, a conference and dining room, two food preparation galleys that can feed 100 people at a time, and designated areas for the press, VIPs, security and secretarial staff.

From BBC