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noun
An appointment for a meeting, generally of a romantic or sexual nature.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: tryst
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The act of assigning or allotting; apportionment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A making over by transfer of title; assignment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: allotment, apportionment, apportioning, allocation, parceling, parcelling
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: distribution
Narrower terms: grant, subsidization, subsidisation, reallotment, reapportionment, reallocation, deal, rationing, parcel, portion, share
noun
a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: tryst
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: rendezvous
History
From Middle English assignacioun, from Old French assignacion, from Latin assīgnātiō.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
