English · Word Candidate

resignation

/ˌɹɛz.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

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Also seen as: resignations

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Meaning · English

The act of resigning.

Noun

Jane tendered her resignation to the board of directors, but they refused.

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).

Meaning · English

A written or oral declaration that one resigns.

Noun

hand in one's resignation

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).

What does “resignation” mean?

The act of resigning.

Is “resignation” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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