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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTransfer
/ˈtræns.fɜːr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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An act of moving something or someone to another place.
"The transfer of power took place smoothly."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'transferre', composed of 'trans-' (across, beyond) and 'ferre' (to carry, bear). Entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially denoting the physical conveyance of an object from one person or place to another.
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이전
Transliteration: ijeon
"계좌 이전을 완료했습니다."
transfert
Transliteration: transfert
"Le transfert d'argent a été effectué."
Überweisung
Transliteration: Ueberweisung
"Die Überweisung wurde erfolgreich ausgeführt."
trasferimento
Transliteration: trasferimento
"Il trasferimento è stato completato."
transferencia
Transliteration: transferencia
"Hice una transferencia bancaria ayer."
transferência
Transliteration: ferencia
"A transferência foi confirmada pelo banco."
स्थानांतरण
Transliteration: sthanantaran
"यह धन का स्थानांतरण है।"
转移
Transliteration: zhuǎnyí
"我们需要完成资金转移。"
転送
Transliteration: tensō
"データの転送を開始します。"
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