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secretarial assistant

/ˌˈsɛkrəˌtɛriəl əˌsɪstənt/
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Definitions of secretarial assistant
  1. noun
    an assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work for a boss or an organization
    synonyms: secretary
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    types:
    executive secretary
    a secretary having administrative duties and responsibilities
    receptionist
    a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors
    social secretary
    a personal secretary who handles your social correspondence and appointments
    amanuensis, shorthand typist, stenographer
    someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
    type of:
    assistant, help, helper, supporter
    a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
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