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noun
A commissioned officer of the United States Navy whose rank is above an ensign's and below a lieutenant, or a corresponding rank in other navies.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A commissioned officer in the United States Coast Guard, Public Health Service, or National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration whose rank is above an ensign and below a lieutenant.
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noun
an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant and above ensign
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: lieutenant JG
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Broader terms: commissioned naval officer
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