Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deputy
noun
/ˈdɛp.jʊ.ti/
Definition
A person appointed to assist a higher authority or to act as a substitute.
Examples
- The sheriff appointed a deputy to help manage the department.
- As a deputy manager, she took charge in the absence of her boss.
- The deputy was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations.
Meaning
The term ‘deputy’ refers to someone who is designated to help and represent another person in a specific role or responsibility.
Synonyms
- assistant
- representative
- delegate
- agent
- substitute
