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assignee

as·sign·ee
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-sahy-nee, as-uh-nee]
    • /ə saɪˈni, ˌæs əˈni/
    • /əˌsaɪˈniː/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-sahy-nee, as-uh-nee]
    • /ə saɪˈni, ˌæs əˈni/

Definitions of assignee word

  • noun assignee a person to whom some right, interest, or property is transferred 3
  • noun assignee a convict who had undergone assignment 3
  • noun assignee a person to whom a claim, right, property, etc. is transferred 3
  • noun assignee a person appointed to act for another 3
  • noun assignee a person to whom some right or interest is transferred, either for his or her own enjoyment or in trust. 1
  • noun assignee A person to whom a right or liability is legally transferred. 1

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Origin of assignee

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English assigne < Middle French, noun use of past participle of assigner to assign; see -ee

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Parts of speech for Assignee

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

assignee popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

assignee usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for assignee

noun assignee

  • commissioner — A commissioner is an important official in a government department or other organization.
  • minister — a person authorized to conduct religious worship; member of the clergy; pastor.
  • deputy — A deputy is the second most important person in an organization such as a business or government department. Someone's deputy often acts on their behalf when they are not there.
  • assistant — Assistant is used in front of titles or jobs to indicate a slightly lower rank. For example, an assistant director is one rank lower than a director in an organization.
  • worker — a person or thing that works.

Antonyms for assignee

noun assignee

  • giver — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
  • payer — the act of paying or being paid; payment.
  • donor — a person who gives or donates.

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