unassigned

adjective

un·​as·​signed ˌən-ə-ˈsīnd How to pronounce unassigned (audio)
: not having or given an assignment : not assigned
unassigned seating
unassigned tasks

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Even when a plan exists, digital accounts are often left unassigned. Jamie Hopkins, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Under the framework for how the county calculates reserves, at least two months of expenses must be kept as unassigned reserves. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025 Cashing out the entirety of the unassigned funds balance presumably won’t make credit ratings agencies feel any warmer or fuzzier. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025 Town Manager Chris Constantin gave the final presentation, saying that the budget would factor in full use of Measure G sales tax funds for the operational budget and the use of $900,000 from unassigned general funds, which functions as the town’s savings account. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unassigned

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unassigned was in the 15th century

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“Unassigned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassigned. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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