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

A commissioned military officer of the highest rank in the United States, ranking directly above a general, and corresponding to marshal or field marshal in other countries. A general of the army is equal in grade or rank to an admiral of the fleet.

Alternative spelling of major general

(UK) An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative. / An official in a similar position in other countries. / A zongdu.

plural of general formula

A release of software which is good enough to be made available outside the originating company, to the general public.

plural of Secretary General

An election, usually held at regular intervals, in which candidates are elected in all or most constituencies or electoral districts of a nation. / (Cockney rhyming slang) An erection.

Alternative spelling of Secretary General

The chief administrator of an international body such as NATO or the United Nations. / The secretary of a political party or other NGO in many countries.