assistance

[uh-sis-tuhns]

noun

1. the act of assisting; help; aid; support.

assistance

/ əˈsɪstəns /

noun

1. help; support

2. the act of assisting

3. informal,  See national assistance

Other Word Forms

• reassistance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of assistance¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English assistence, from Medieval Latin assistentia; assist + -ance

Example Sentences

The expansion designed by Culver City architecture firm KFA would increase Homeboy Industries’ capacity to deliver education, legal assistance, healthcare, and reentry services, Boyle said.

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One thing that doesn’t come standard on the “Standard” models is Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistance, which is a potentially “cynical” decision, Weaver said.

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Employment for the month was also up in healthcare and social assistance, as well as in agriculture.

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When comparing plans, beneficiaries should look at star ratings, which measures the quality of a health plan, and look for help from professionals, such as through state health-insurance assistance programs, which offer free counseling services.

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The review process “has had no negative impact to providing assistance in Missouri,” said McLaughlin.

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Related Words

• aid 
• backing 
• benefit 
• compensation 
• cooperation 
• help 
• relief 
• service 
• support