transfer

Main Entry:: ¹trans·fer
Pronunciation:: \tran(t)s-ˈfər, ˈtran(t)s-ˌ\
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: trans·ferred; trans·fer·ring
Etymology:: Middle English transferren, from Anglo-French transferrer, from Latin transferre, from trans- + ferre to carry — more at bear
Date:: 14th century

transitive verb1 a: to convey from one person, place, or situation to another : move , shift b: to cause to pass from one to another : transmit c: transform , change2: to make over the possession or control of : convey3: to print or otherwise copy from one surface to another by contactintransitive verb1: to move to a different place, region, or situation ; especially : to withdraw from one educational institution to enroll at another2: to change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

— trans·fer·abil·i·ty

\(ˌ)tran(t)s-ˌfər-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— trans·fer·able also trans·fer·ra·ble

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\tran(t)s-ˈfər-ə-bəl\ adjective

— trans·fer·al

\-əl\ noun

— trans·fer·rer

\-ər\ noun

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