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Pronunciation / Transliteration: uchcha adhikari
"कंपनी के उच्च अधिकारियों ने बैठक बुलाई है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The persons in supreme command or highest positions of authority within an organization, military, or government.
"The decision to restructure the company came directly from the top-brass." - 2
Important or influential officials collectively.
"Several corporate top-brass attended the annual charity gala."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the late 19th century military slang, the term combines 'top' (highest position) with 'brass', referring to the polished brass insignia and badges worn on the caps and uniforms of high-ranking officers. Over time, it extended metaphorically from the armed forces to corporate, political, and organizational leadership.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Top-brass" is said worldwide
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la haute hiérarchie
Transliteration: la ot i.e.ʁaʁ.ʃi
"La haute hiérarchie a approuvé le nouveau budget."
die Führungsetage
Transliteration: diː ˈfyːʁʊŋsˌeːtaːʒə
"Die Führungsetage hat eine wichtige Entscheidung getroffen."
i piani alti
Transliteration: i pja.ni al.ti
"La notizia è stata confermata dai piani alti."
la cúpula
Transliteration: la ˈku.pu.la
"La cúpula de la empresa se reunió ayer."
a cúpula
Transliteration: a ˈku.pu.lɐ
"A cúpula militar discutiu a nova estratégia."
उच्च अधिकारी
Transliteration: uchcha adhikari
"कंपनी के उच्च अधिकारियों ने बैठक बुलाई है।"
高层管理人员
Transliteration: gāocéng guǎnlǐ rényuán
"高层管理人员正在开会讨论战略。"
수뇌부
Transliteration: sunoe-bu
"회사의 수뇌부가 긴급 회의를 소집했다."
幹部
Transliteration: kanbu
"会社の幹部が新しい方針を発表した。"
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