unassigned

adjective

un·​as·​signed ˌən-ə-ˈsīnd How to pronounce unassigned (audio)
: not having or given an assignment : not assigned
unassigned seating
unassigned tasks

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With proper change management and improved hospitality, enabling choice between diverse (unassigned) office settings can offset the hassles of finding a seat. Phil Kirschner, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Some employers are eliminating personal desks in favor of unassigned work stations that can be occupied as needed, allowing businesses to shrink their office footprints. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024 At an investor day Sept. 26, Southwest reiterated its plans to drum up revenue, including adding seats with extra legroom and ending its unassigned seating model. Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024 One example, Brooker notes, is when an individual assaulted two female passengers by sitting beside them in unassigned seating. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unassigned 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unassigned was in the 15th century

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“Unassigned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassigned. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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