Assistant: meaning, definitions and examples

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assistant

 

[ ษ™หˆsษชst(ษ™)nt ]

Context #1 | Noun

virtual technology

A person employed to assist in various tasks or duties, especially in an office setting.

Synonyms

aide, helper, support staff

Examples of usage

  • The virtual assistant helped schedule appointments for the busy executive.
  • She relied on her assistant to organize her emails and files.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A player in a supporting role, providing help and assistance to the main players.

Synonyms

back up, helper, supporter

Examples of usage

  • The point guard acted as an assistant to the star forward in setting up scoring opportunities.
  • The assistant coach worked closely with the team to improve their performance.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

A program or app that provides support and assistance in performing various tasks.

Synonyms

digital helper, smart assistant, virtual aide

Examples of usage

  • The virtual assistant on the smartphone helped users with voice commands and reminders.
  • She used a digital assistant to manage her daily schedule and tasks.

Translations

Translations of the word "assistant" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ 

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ 

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท 

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ 

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ 

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช 

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Etymology

The word 'assistant' originated from the Latin word 'assistentem' meaning 'to assist or help'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in English to refer to a person or technology that provides support and aid in various tasks. The concept of an assistant has been integral to human societies throughout history, with roles such as aides, helpers, and supporters playing key functions in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,535, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.