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assunzione

/assunˈtsjo.ne/noun · feminineB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 5,529

Meaning

hiring, recruitment

  • the act of hiring someone for a job
  • official start of employment
  • intake, taking (of medicine, food, etc.)

In a sentence

L'azienda ha confermato la mia assunzione ieri.

The company confirmed my hiring yesterday.

Quando è prevista l'assunzione dei nuovi impiegati?

When is the hiring of the new employees expected?

L'assunzione non è ancora ufficiale.

The hiring is not official yet.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
assunzionefeminine · singular
assunzionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • In work contexts, means hiring or recruitment.
  • Common with contratto and data: data di assunzione.
  • Do not confuse with assumere, which can also mean to take or consume.

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