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

Examples of unassigned in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To cover the forecasted shortfall, the city plans to use $5 million from the city’s $22.6 million unassigned general fund balance — money available at the city’s discretion, according to the city’s finance department. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024 That amount will help cushion the end of pandemic aid from the American Rescue Plan, but will leave about $36.4 million in reserves — above the 5% unassigned fund balance threshold set by the school board. Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 12 June 2024 Several members of the public, concerned about the use of unassigned funds to address the deficit, were critical of the City Council’s $100,000 district budgets. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024 Advertisement Step 6: Review unassigned responsibilities Review the unassigned responsibilities as a group, and see if they’re already covered within any of the existing roles. Mark Cruth, Quartz, 26 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for unassigned 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

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