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 verb 1 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, change
2 : to make over the possession or control of : convey
3 : to print or otherwise copy from one surface to another by contactintransitive verb 1 : to move to a different place, region, or situation; especially : to withdraw from one educational institution to enroll at another
2 : 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 \tran(t)s-ˈfər-ə-bəl\ adjective

— trans·fer·al \-əl\ noun

— trans·fer·rer \-ər\ noun