resignation
/ˌɹɛz.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: resignations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of resigning.
Noun
Examples
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A written or oral declaration that one resigns.
Noun
Examples
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).
Common questions
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.