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Definition of reassignment

reassignment

/ˌriːəˈsaɪnmənt/
re · as · sign · ment
Plural:reassignments
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reassignment Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of allocating a person, task, or resource to a new position, role, or purpose.

Example

"Following the corporate restructuring, she requested a reassignment to the regional office in Chicago."

2

In law, a second or subsequent transfer of a right, title, property, or contract from one party to another.

Example

"The legal team drafted the paperwork necessary for the formal reassignment of the patent rights."

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• Rhymes for reassignment

• Nearby Words

reassess
reassessment
reassign
reassignment
reassume
reassurance
reassure

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reassignment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reassignment
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