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of·fi·cer (ốfĭ-sər, ŏf́ĭ-)

[Middle English, from Old French officier, from Medieval Latin officārius, from Latin officium, service, duty; see office.]

noun 

  1. One who holds an office of authority or trust in an organization, such as a corporation or government.
  2. One who holds a commission in the armed forces.
  3. A person licensed in the merchant marine as master, mate, chief engineer, or assistant engineer.
  4. A police officer.

transitive verb: -cered, -cer·ing, -cers. 

  1. To furnish with officers.
  2. To command or manage as an officer.