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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Omission of the definite article in "Steve jobs, CEO of Apple"

Hi,

I wonder why there is no definite article in "Steve jobs, CEO of Apple".
"Steve jobs, the CEO of Apple" is wrong?

Thanks in advance
  

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Both are fine. The first cites the job title; the second cites the position in the company.

— Mister Micawber

  • Both are fine.
  • The first cites the job title; the second cites the position in the company.
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Both are fine. The first cites the job title; the second cites the position in the company.
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the is optional before titles such as manager, CEO, or prime minister / president.  This is because it can be viewed as a person's name or as a job position.  The job position takes the article; the person's name does not.
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