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TRANSFER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Transfer.

How to pronounce transfer:

Transfer - as a noun

Someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another

Example: "The best student was a transfer from lsu"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transferee13

The act of transferring something from one form to another

Example: "The transfer of the music from record to tape suppressed much of the background noise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transference17

A ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances

Application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carry-overtransfer of training
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquisition22learning9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Transfer - as a verb

Transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reassign9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assign7delegate10depute9designate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lift and reset in another soil or situation

Example: "Transplant the young rice plants"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transplant12

Move around

Example: "Transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shift11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to change ownership

Example: "I transferred my stock holdings to my children"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

Example: "She changed in chicago on her way to the east coast"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change12

Send from one person or place to another

Example: "Transmit a message"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
channel12channelise15channelize24transmit10transport11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes

Example: "He removed his children to the countryside"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remove11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shift11transfer11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Transfer from one place or period to another

Example: "The ancient greek story was transplanted into modern america"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transplant12transpose11

Example Sentences

"I need to make a bank transfer to pay my bills."
"The company announced a transfer of employees to a new location."
"The soccer player made an impressive transfer to another team."
"We need to finalize the transfer of ownership for the house."
"I have a credit card with no transfer fee."
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Word Game Points

Is TRANSFER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, transfer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRANSFER has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is TRANSFER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, transfer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRANSFER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TRANSFER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, transfer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRANSFER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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