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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.


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But after her reassignment, the buck started again.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

Finnish researchers have done so in a comprehensive new report on the mental-health outcomes for youth who undergo gender reassignment treatment.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

County officials said staffing impacts so far have been managed through reassignment rather than layoffs.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 3, 2026

Three individuals who were indicted by Essayli sued, and later in October, a federal judge ruled that Bondi’s reassignment maneuver was unlawful and that Essayli was disqualified from the job.

From Slate Dec. 4, 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

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