SERGEANT

a noncommissioned military officer of a grade higher than corporal (the lowest noncommissioned officer in the army). —Melbourne Congress Approved Glossary (2.4.92)

in some military forces, a noncommissioned officer of middle rank.a noncommissioned military officer of a grade higher than corporal (the lowest noncommissioned officer in the army). (military) a noncommissioned military officer of a grade higher than corporal (the lowest noncommissioned officer in the army).(US Marine Corps) a noncommissioned officer of a grade higher than corporal (the lowest noncommissioned officer).