Vice Admiral
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noun


(1)   An admiral ranking below a full admiral and above a rear admiral
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Noun


  1. A naval rank between rear admiral and admiral
  2. A flag officer in the United States Navy, Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps having a grade superior to rear admiral (upper half) and junior to admiral. A vice admiral is equal in grade or rank to a lieutenant general, which is indicated by a 3-star insignia.
 
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