Definitions for assistant
əˈsɪs təntas·sis·tant

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. assistant, helper, help, supporteradjective

   a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

   "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work"

2. adjunct, assistantadjective

   of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. assistantnoun

   Someone who is present; a bystander, a witness.

2. assistantnoun

   A person who assists or helps someone else.

3. assistantnoun

   sales assistant.

4. assistantnoun

   A software tool that provides assistance in some task.

5. assistantadjective

   Having a subordinate or auxiliary position.

6. Etymology: From assistant, from assister.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Assistantadjective

   Helping; lending aid.

   Etymology: from assist.

   Some perchance did adhere to the duke, and were assistant to him openly, or at least under hand. Matthew Hale, Com. Law of Engl.

2. Assistantnoun

   Etymology: from assist.

   1. A person engaged in an affair not as principal, but as auxiliary or ministerial.

   Some young towardly noblemen or gentlemen were usually sent as assistants or attendants, according to the quality of the persons. Francis Bacon, Advice to Sir George Villiers.

   2. Sometimes it is only a softer word for an attendant.

   The pale assistants on each other star’d,
   With gaping mouths for issuing words prepar’d. Dryden.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. assistant

   An assistant is a person who helps or aids another, typically in a job or task. This assistance could involve administrative duties, making arrangements, or carrying out specific tasks to help achieve certain objectives. An assistant may also act as a deputy, taking on the responsibilities of the primary person when they are absent or unavailable.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Assistantadjective

   helping; lending aid or support; auxiliary

2. Assistantadjective

   of the second grade in the staff of the army; as, an assistant surgeon

3. Assistantnoun

   one who, or that which, assists; a helper; an auxiliary; a means of help

4. Assistantnoun

   an attendant; one who is present

5. Etymology: [Cf. F. assistant, p. pr. of assister.]

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. assistant

   In the English army, is the third grade in any particular branch of the staff, such as the quartermaster-general’s or adjutant-general’s. After the principal comes the deputy and then the assistant. In the United States it is the second grade in the staff branches of the army.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. assistant

   A person with the accurate and specific ability, experience, knowledge, training, awareness to perform their job title, role and responsibility to provide support in a business.

   Assistant roles are within retail, schools and other organizations.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 14, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'assistant' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4590

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'assistant' in Nouns Frequency: #1495

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'assistant' in Adjectives Frequency: #673

Anagrams for assistant »

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How to pronounce assistant?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of assistant in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of assistant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of assistant in a Sentence

1. Michael Berry:

   I believe some of what the lieutenant has alleged could constitute a military crime – false statements, taking what the chaplain said and twisting or misconstruing it in an attempt to get the chaplain punished, he abused the position he was placed in as a chaplain’s assistant.

2. Steve Borthwick:

   As you come in here you sense the excitement around the room, i grew up watching the Five Nations - this is an incredible tournament.I had the privilege of playing in it then coaching as an assistant and now as a head coach. I ’m excited, determined to get on the field and get started.The former captain and lock, who coached Leicester to the Premiership title last season, reiterated his aim of getting the supporters back behind the team after a series of poor results and dispiriting performances that led to Eddie Jones sacking.

3. Thomas J. Watson:

   A manager is an assistant to his men.

4. David Griffin:

   Willie has established himself as one of the most respected assistant coaches in the NBA. In large part, this is due to a tireless work ethic and authenticity of character, he brings a vast amount of basketball knowledge and experience to our team as both a coach and former player, along with exceptional leadership qualities and an innate ability to connect with players, staff and fans alike.

5. Bernie Sanders:

   We're voting for an assistant secretary of something today, the American people are not staying up nights worrying about that. They're worried about prescription drugs. They're worried about climate. They are worried about home health care. They're worried about a million issues. We've got to bring those issues to the American people.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=assistant
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Assistant
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=assistant
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assistant
6. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html