assistance
/əˈsɪs.təns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: assistances
Meaning · English
Aid; help; the act or result of assisting.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Sự hỗ trợ; giúp đỡ; hành động hoặc kết quả của việc hỗ trợ
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Noun
Examples
He asked for technical assistance with the computer.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “assistance” mean?
Aid; help; the act or result of assisting.
Is “assistance” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.