1. plural of sergeant; military personnel ranking above corporals and below staff sergeants
2. plural of sergeant; police officers ranking above patrol officers

Examples

• The sergeants led their squads through the training exercise.
• Three sergeants were promoted to staff sergeant last month.
• The police sergeants supervised the patrol officers on duty.
• Both sergeants received commendations for their service.
• The drill sergeants shouted commands at the recruits.
• Two sergeants were assigned to investigate the case.
• The sergeants met with their commanding officer every morning.