noun
reassignment
Reassignment (noun) means the act of assigning someone or something again, often to a different role. Example: “Her reassignment to the London office came as a surprise.”
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The act of assigning someone or something again, often to a different role.
"Her reassignment to the London office came as a surprise."
How to use reassignment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or process of giving someone a new role, task, or location after an earlier one.
Common pairings
job reassignment
staff reassignment
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Word forms
- Plural
- reassignments
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Her _____ to the London office came as a surprise.
Rhymes for reassignment
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What does “reassignment” mean?
The word “reassignment” means the act of assigning someone or something again, often to a different role. In plain terms, the act or process of giving someone a new role, task, or location after an earlier one.
How do you use “reassignment” in a sentence?
Here is “reassignment” used in a sentence: “Her reassignment to the London office came as a surprise.”
What part of speech is “reassignment”?
“Reassignment” is a noun.
What is the meaning of reassignment?
"reassignment" (noun) means the act of assigning someone or something again, often to a different role.
