transfer
The act of moving someone or something from one place, position, or situation to another. In academic contexts, it specifically refers to the application of skills or knowledge learned in one situation to a new and different problem or environment.
Exemplos
3 de 5I need to request a transfer to a different bus line to reach the museum.
I need to request a transfer to a different bus line to reach the museum.
The transfer of power between the outgoing and incoming administrations was peaceful and orderly.
The transfer of power between the outgoing and incoming administrations was peaceful and orderly.
I'm hoping for a transfer to the London office so I can travel more next year.
I'm hoping for a transfer to the London office so I can travel more next year.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'trans-ferry'—a boat that carries (ferry) things across (trans) from one side to the other.
Quiz rápido
The ______ of technology from developed to developing nations is crucial for global economic progress.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: transfer
Exemplos
I need to request a transfer to a different bus line to reach the museum.
everydayI need to request a transfer to a different bus line to reach the museum.
The transfer of power between the outgoing and incoming administrations was peaceful and orderly.
formalThe transfer of power between the outgoing and incoming administrations was peaceful and orderly.
I'm hoping for a transfer to the London office so I can travel more next year.
informalI'm hoping for a transfer to the London office so I can travel more next year.
Positive transfer occurs when previous learning facilitates the acquisition of a new skill in a different domain.
academicPositive transfer occurs when previous learning facilitates the acquisition of a new skill in a different domain.
The wire transfer was completed successfully, and the funds should appear in your account by morning.
businessThe wire transfer was completed successfully, and the funds should appear in your account by morning.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
transfer of ownership
the legal act of passing property to another
lateral transfer
moving to a different role at the same level
bank transfer
moving money from one bank account to another
Frequentemente confundido com
Transport refers to the physical vehicle or system of moving goods/people, while transfer focuses on the act of changing the location or ownership.
Transition is a process of changing from one state to another, whereas transfer is specifically the movement from one place to another.
Notas de uso
As a noun, the stress is typically on the first syllable (TRANS-fer). It can describe both physical movements (people, money) and abstract concepts (power, knowledge).
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'transport' when they mean 'transfer' for digital data or money. Also, remember that in some contexts, 'transference' is used specifically for psychological contexts.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'trans-ferry'—a boat that carries (ferry) things across (trans) from one side to the other.
Origem da palavra
From Latin 'transferre', composed of 'trans' (across) and 'ferre' (to carry).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In American and European higher education, 'transfer credits' are a major part of the student experience when switching universities.
Quiz rápido
The ______ of technology from developed to developing nations is crucial for global economic progress.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: transfer
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