sgt
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɑɹdʒənt// sgt
n. a short form for sergeant, which is a rank in the military or police. You see this abbreviation in official documents or when writing about soldiers.
n. an abbreviation for the military or police rank of sergeant. Typically capitalised when used as a title before a name.
Sgt. Miller gave the order to advance.
The report listed Sgt. Davis as the officer in charge of the night shift.
Historical records often abbreviate the rank to Sgt., preserving the formal hierarchy within the regimental structure.