Colonel
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Military Rank
Used to identify military position, not used casually. The colonel issued new training orders.
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Not Spelled Phonetically
'Colonel' doesn't sound like it's spelled; it's pronounced like 'kernel'. She mistakenly wrote 'kernel' when she meant 'colonel'.
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Respectful Address
Use as a formal title when addressing a colonel personally. Good morning, Colonel Smith.