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reassignment

American  
[ree-uh-sahyn-muhnt] / ˌri əˈsaɪn mənt /

noun

  1. the act of assigning an employee, resources, etc., to a different position, task, or location.

  2. a new position, task, etc. to which an employee has been assigned; the period or duration of such a position or task.


Example Sentences

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“Only the stronger medicine of reassignment will put a stop to the parade of irregular proceedings and rulings...” it said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

It says secondary-school pupils will learn about protected characteristics, such as sexual orientation and gender reassignment.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

The law provides protection against discrimination on the basis of various characteristics, including "sex" and "gender reassignment".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

They point to Hochman’s reassignment of two prosecutors, Nancy Theberge and Brock Lunsford, who worked with Gascón on the Menendez motion and recommended the brothers be freed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2025

If it hadn’t been for Anya, he probably would have pleaded with his captain for a reassignment.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo