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master sergeant

noun

Meaning

  1. A non-commissioned officer in the United States Army, ranking above sergeant first class and below sergeant major; equal in grade and pay to a first sergeant.
  2. A non-commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps, ranking above gunnery sergeant and below master gunnery sergeant or sergeant major.
  3. A non-commissioned officer in the United States Air Force, ranking above technical sergeant and below senior master sergeant.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

first sergeant(English)sergeant major(English)sergeant first class(English)sgtmaj(English)staff sergeant(English)sergeant-major(English)company sergeant major(English)master gunnery sergeant(English)

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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