Definition

The process of giving someone a new job or task, often different from their previous one.

Example

After the reorganization, there was a reassignment of roles within the team.

Conversation

I heard there's going to be a reassignment at work next month.

Really? I hope it doesn't affect your position.

Yeah, I'm a bit anxious about the reassignment myself.

Just stay positive; it might even lead to new opportunities!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reassignment → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "assign" (from Latin "assignare", meaning to designate or allocate) and the suffix "-ment" (meaning the action or result of). The word "reassignment" means the action of assigning something again or to a different position.

Memory Tip

Think of 'assigning' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'assign' means to designate. This helps you remember that reassignment refers to the act of assigning something anew.

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