Deputation(noun)
The act of sending an employee/official temporarily to another post, department, or organization; also, a group sent for a specific purpose.
Hindi meaning:प्रतिनियुक्ति
Synonyms: Secondment, Assignment, Posting, Delegation
Antonyms: Permanence, Retention, Reinstatement, Repatriation
Example: She went on deputation to the central ministry for two years to work on a national project.
Trick to remember: “Deputation” = duty pe temporary shift—socho “duty pe deputation,” ek jagah se dusri jagah limited time ke liye.
Learn it with 19 more words: Daily Vocabulary – 28 December 2025 →
