entrustment
|en-trust-ment|
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/ɪnˈtrʌstmənt/
(entrust)
placing trust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'entrust' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'entrusten,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'trust' meant 'confidence or reliance.'
Historical Evolution
'entrusten' transformed into the modern English word 'entrust' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place trust in someone,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of entrusting something to someone; the state of being entrusted.
The entrustment of the company's assets to a new manager was a significant decision.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45