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   senior

   /ˈsiːnɪə/

   adjective

   • 1. of or for older or more experienced people: "senior citizens" Similar oldereldermore grown upOpposite junioryounger
   • ▪ for or denoting schoolchildren above a certain age, typically 11: British "the senior girls play badminton while the others play hockey"
   • ▪ of or for the final year at a university or high school. US
   • ▪ relating to or denoting competitors of above a certain age or of the highest status in a particular sport: "McCluskey made an instant impact on his senior debut"
   • ▪ (in names) denoting the elder of two who have the same name in a family, especially a father as distinct from his son: "Henry James senior" Similar the EldermajorI(the First)
   • 2. high or higher in rank or status: "he is a senior Finance Ministry official" Similar higher-rankinghighest-rankinghigh-rankingsuperiortopchiefmore/most importanthigh-statusrankingOpposite juniorsubordinate

   noun

   • 1. a person who is a specified number of years older than someone else: "she was only two years his senior"
   • ▪ an elderly person, especially an old-age pensioner: "the price is £7 for adults and £3.50 for seniors"
   • ▪ a student in one of the higher forms of a senior school: "among the pupils was a senior, a boy of about seventeen"
   • ▪ a competitor of above a certain age or of the highest status in a particular sport: "at fourteen you move up to the seniors"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin, literally ‘older, older man’, comparative of senex, sen- ‘old man, old’.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. www.indeed.com › senior-in-job-titlesWhat Is the Meaning of Senior in Job Titles? | Indeed.com

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   Jun 28, 2024 · A senior job title refers to a title given to a professional who has advanced to a certain level in their career. Senior staff members tend to have more experience in their industry, as well as knowledge that they can share with others.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Old_ageOld age - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · People of old age are also referred to as: old people, elderly, elders, seniors, senior citizens, or older adults. Old age is not a definite biological stage: the chronological age denoted as "old age" varies culturally and historically.

4. www.britannica.com › science › old-ageOld age | Challenges, Benefits & Lifestyle Changes | Britannica

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   Jul 1, 2024 · old age, in human beings, the final stage of the normal life span. Definitions of old age are not consistent from the standpoints of biology, demography (conditions of mortality and morbidity), employment and retirement, and sociology.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

5. www.investopedia.com › terms › cWhat Is the C-Suite? Meaning and Positions Defined - Investopedia

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   Jun 27, 2024 · C-suite or C-level is a widely used vernacular that describes the upper echelons of a corporation’s senior executives and managers. C-suite gets its name from the titles of top senior...

6. www.britannica.com › science › human-agingHuman aging | Description, Physical Effects, & Psychological ...

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   6 days ago · Human aging, physiological changes in the human body that lead to senescence, involving declines in biological functions and the ability to adapt to metabolic stress. These physiological developments usually are accompanied by psychological and behavioral changes and social and economic changes.

7. www.britannica.com › science › middle-ageMiddle age | Aging, Longevity & Health | Britannica

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   Jul 1, 2024 · middle age, period of human adulthood that immediately precedes the onset of old age. Though the age period that defines middle age is somewhat arbitrary, differing greatly from person to person, it is generally defined as being between the ages of 40 and 60.

8. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsAbuse of older people - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jun 15, 2024 · The abuse of older people, also known as elder abuse, is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person.