(logic) In a categorical syllogism, the premise whose terms are the syllogism's major term and middle term.

(Canada) A senior non-commissioned appointment in the Army of a company or unit, directly responsible to the officer in charge for their soldiers' performance, standards, discipline, morale, welfare, et al, that can be held by a Warrant Officer or above.

plural of major general

Alternative spelling of major general

A military officer in the armies of most nations, typically ranking below a lieutenant general and above a brigadier.

plural of sergeant major

(geology) An element which is not a trace element in a given context, and which is present in significant quantity.

Alternative form of sergeant major

(geometry) The longest diameter of an ellipse, running through the center and foci, with its ends being the widest points of the shape. / (geometry) The diameter of a circle.

plural of major axis