Word
transferring
Phoneticstrans·fer·ring, stress on the second syllable
US/tɹænsˈfɝɪŋ/
UK/tɹænsfˈɜːɹɪŋ/
Definitions
01moving something or someone
B1 · Intermediate
v. moving something or someone from one place to another.
v. the act of relocating an object, person, or responsibility from one point to another; often used for physical movement or professional reassignment.
“The company is transferring her to the London office next month.”
“The logistics team is currently transferring the delicate medical equipment to the climate-controlled storage facility to prevent any degradation.”
Pitfall
He is transfering the files now.
He is transferring the files now.
In British and American English, you must double the 'r' when adding -ing to 'transfer'.
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02sending money or data
B1 · Intermediate Computing
v. sending money from one bank account to another, or moving digital files.
v. the electronic movement of funds or digital information between accounts, devices, or systems.
“I am transferring the money to your account right now.”
“Transferring large datasets over a wireless connection can lead to significant packet loss if the signal is unstable.”
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03the process of movement
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the actual process or act of moving something.
n. the action or process of being moved or the state of being moved from one place to another.
“The transferring of power from the old government to the new one took several weeks.”
“The rapid transferring of ownership during the merger caused significant confusion among the junior staff members.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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