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technical sergeant

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A non-commissioned officer ranking above staff sergeant and below master sergeant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Philippines

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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noun

Meaning 2

Various current and former ranks. See Wikipedia for details.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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noun

Meaning 3

a noncommissioned officer ranking below a master sergeant in the air force or marines

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: sergeant

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