noun

reassignment

reassignment, redeployment, transfer

His reassignment to a new department was unexpected.

His reassignment to a new department was unexpected.

The reassignment of tasks improved the team's efficiency.

The reassignment of tasks improved the team's efficiency.

reassignment ((of sth.)) The reassignment of tasks is necessary.

reassignment ((to sth.)) His reassignment to the Paris office was a surprise.

relocation, transfer, redistribution

From the prefix 're-' (again) + 'assign' (to give a task) + '-ment' (noun suffix). Literally 'the act of assigning again'.

Think of it as a 're-assignment' – giving someone or something a new assignment or task.

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