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Administrative Assistant

/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv əˈsɪs.tənt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A person who provides administrative support to an organization or individual.

    "The administrative assistant organized the meeting and prepared the necessary documents."
  2. 2

    An employee responsible for various office tasks, including scheduling, correspondence, and record-keeping.

    "As an administrative assistant, she handled all incoming calls and managed the office calendar."

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The term 'administrative' originates from the Latin 'administrare', meaning 'to manage', while 'assistant' comes from the Latin 'assistere', meaning 'to stand by'. The combination reflects the role of supporting management functions, evolving significantly in the 20th century with the rise of office roles.

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