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secondment

Noun CEFR B2
səˈkɒn(d)mənt

Definitions

The process or state of being seconded, the temporary transfer of a person from their normal duty to another assignment.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

5 more languages
Ελληνικάαπόσπαση
Bahasa Indonesiadetasering
Nederlandsdetachering

Examples

Currently on secondment as the Contract Delivery Manager for Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, Kate is responsible for 210 members of staff - including train drivers, ground staff and frontline operational managers.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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