Sergeant-major - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌsɑːdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər|  American pronunciation of the word sergeant-major
Brit.  |ˌsɑːdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒə|  British pronunciation of the word sergeant-major

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- (Canada) A senior non-commissioned appointment in the Army of a company or unit, directly responsible to the officer in charge for their soliders' performance, standards, discipline, morale, welfare, et al, that can be held by a Warrant Officer or above.
- (US) The most senior rank of non-commissioned officer in the United States Army, ranking above a first sergeant. In the United States Marine Corps it ranks above First Sergeant and is equal in grade to Master Gunnery Sergeant.
- (UK) An appointment (not a rank) in the British Army and Royal Marines, denoting the most senior non-commissioned officer in a battalion, regiment or company.
- Alternative form of sergeant major.
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