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Definition transfer in American English

transfer noun

noun
/ˈtrænsfər/
1

the process of moving, or of moving someone, from one job, department, or office to another in the same organization

Example

We're currently dealing with the paperwork for your transfer.

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1.1

the act of moving, or of being moved from one place to another

Example

Who is responsible for the transfer of military supplies?

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1.2

a person such as a football player who has been moved from one team to another

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2

a ticket that allows you to move from one bus or train to another without having to pay again

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3

a piece of paper with a design or picture that you print on another surface using heat and pressure

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4

the effect that one language, especially a speaker's first language, has on another

Example

78.9% of the errors were a result of language transfer.

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Definition transfer in American English