resignation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of giving up a job, position, or duty.

  - "John decided to submit his resignation letter to his employer."
  - "After years of dedication, the CEO resigned from her position."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with resignation
admonition , station , vacation , frustration

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Variants

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resignation , resignations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'resignare', meaning 'to release' or 'to give up'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in some countries, employees are required to give their employers several weeks' notice before resigning?

2. Resignation can also refer to the act of giving up one's claims to a right or title.

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Related Concepts

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1. Retirement: The act of retiring from work, often accompanied by resignation.

2. Resignation letter: A formal document submitted by an employee to their employer to announce their intention to leave a job.

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Culture

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Resignation is a common occurrence in the workplace and can be due to various reasons such as retirement, job dissatisfaction, or health issues. In literature, the concept of resignation is often explored in the context of giving up control or giving up on a goal.

How to Memorize "resignation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person handing over their work badge and keys to their supervisor, signifying their resignation.
   - Visualize a letter being sealed and addressed to an employer, ready to be submitted.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of relief or freedom that comes with leaving a job.
   - Associate the word with the sense of finality and closure that comes with ending a chapter in one's life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Resignation: Release, Surrender, Go In Another Direction' to remember the meaning of the word.

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