Definitions

1. noun

A person who delivers mail, particularly in the United States Postal Service.

“She was a postal clerk for over 20 years.”

2. noun

A person who is in charge of an office or department, especially in an educational institution.

“The dean of students was assisted by the college clerk.”

3. noun

A person who is a member of a governing body, especially in a local government.

“He was elected as a town clerk to oversee local affairs.”

4. proper noun

A surname, especially one that originates from the Old English word ‘cloc’, meaning ‘ cleric’.

“Clark Kent is a famous journalist and Superman’s alter ego.”

5. verb

To arrange or gather information in an organized manner.

“The researcher had to clerk the data before analyzing it.”