Second Lieutenant
WordNet
noun
(1) A commissioned officer in the army or air force or marine corps holding the lowest rank
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The lowest rank of a commissioned army officer, below a lieutenant.
- The lowest rank of a commissioned officer in the United States Army, United States Air Force, or United States Marine Corps, below a first lieutenant. The rank of second lieutenant is equivalent to the naval rank of ensign.
Usage notes
When used as a title, it is always capitalized.
- Example: Second Lieutenant Jane Doe.
The rank corresponds to pay grade O-1. Abbreviations: 2nd Lieutenant, 2nd Lt., and 2nd LT.