secondment

American  

[si-kond-muhnt] / sɪˈkɒnd mənt /

noun

1. the transfer of a military officer, official, or employee to another organization for temporary duty.

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secondment British  

/ sɪˈkɒndmənt /

noun

1. a temporary transfer to another job or post within the same organization

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Etymology

Origin of secondment

First recorded in 1895–1900; second ³ + -ment

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Example Sentences

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secondment

Since 2018 the BBC has offered six-month secondment opportunities for up to two civil servant statisticians to work for BBC News's head of statistics.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Earlier this week, he announced a secondment programme to send high-performing civil servants to work in mayoral offices.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

Around 2013, Walker left the Gates Foundation and moved to the World Bank through a secondment, meaning the foundation continued to pay her salary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026

Sir Laurie is now reviewing emails sent and received by the chancellor's husband, Nicholas Joicey, a senior civil servant who is currently on secondment.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025

Head coach Andy Farrell's staff draws most heavily from the Ireland set-up that he has left on secondment to lead the tourists.

From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2025

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