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Study specifically to be an officer? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

major

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This could be a double definition.

'study specifically' is the first definition.
'major' can be an answer for 'study' (thesaurus). I'm unsure of the 'specifically' bit.

'an officer?' is the second definition.
(major is a kind of officer)

'to be' is the link.

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(Other definitions for major that I've seen before include "Pre-eminent" , "Large" , "Of greater importance or stature" , "Important; old Animal Farm boar" , "Important; rank" .)

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