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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Example Sentences

The reassignment had never amounted to more than 100 agents at a given time, Cekada said.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Under current district policy, which stretches over 100 pages, a reassignment is not defined as a new work role in another school and does not mean the accused would have similar duties.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

But those who went through with medical gender reassignment didn’t experience the anticipated mental-health improvements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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