transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˈte-nənt ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French lieu tenant, from liu + tenant holding, from tenir to hold, from Latin tenēre — more at thin
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : an official empowered to act for a higher official
b. : an aide or representative of another in the performance of duty : assistant
2.
a.
(1) : first lieutenant
(2) : second lieutenant
b. : a commissioned officer in the navy or coast guard ranking above a lieutenant junior grade and below a lieutenant commander
c. : a fire or police department officer ranking below a captain