Transference
noun
The process of moving something or someone from one place to another.
The transference of power from one leader to the next was a smooth process.
Often appears as...
- transference of power
- transference of ownership
noun
In psychology, the redirection of feelings and desires, especially those unconsciously retained from childhood, towards a new object.
In therapy, some patients may develop a transference, seeing their therapist as a parent figure.
Often appears as...
- parental transference
- emotional transference
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Formal
Academic
noun
The stimulus triggering a response is changed without changing the response itself.
In animal training, transference often occurs when a behavior demonstrated in one context is carried over to another context.
Often appears as...
- stimulus transference
- behavioral transference
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Formal
Academic
noun
In data processing, the movement of data from one place to another.
The large transference of data caused the server to slow down.
Often appears as...
- data transference
- signal transference
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Formal
Technical
noun
The process of moving something or someone from one place to another.
The transference of power from one leader to the next was a smooth process.
Often appears as...
- transference of power
- transference of ownership
noun
In psychology, the redirection of feelings and desires, especially those unconsciously retained from childhood, towards a new object.
In therapy, some patients may develop a transference, seeing their therapist as a parent figure.
Often appears as...
- parental transference
- emotional transference
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The stimulus triggering a response is changed without changing the response itself.
In animal training, transference often occurs when a behavior demonstrated in one context is carried over to another context.
Often appears as...
- stimulus transference
- behavioral transference
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
In data processing, the movement of data from one place to another.
The large transference of data caused the server to slow down.
Often appears as...
- data transference
- signal transference
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Physical or Abstract
Transference can refer to moving physical items or abstract concepts.
The transference of traditions from generation to generation is important.
Pro Tip 2/3Implies Continuity
Suggests a continuation or preservation of status during the process.
The museum ensured the safe transference of artifacts to the new building.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Instantaneous
Indicates a process that may take some time, not an immediate action.
The transference of records from paper to digital formats is ongoing.
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curb was just a curve and then suddenly occurred was an opportunity and that changed the way I saw the world once there was trash now there a skateboard it warms my heart to think of that if I can play some small role in making that transference I can't think of anything
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How your digestive...
and transference into the blood stream. The blood takes them on the final leg of their journey to feed the body's organs and tissues. But it's not over quite yet. Leftover fiber, water, and dead cells sloughed off during digestion
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How Do You Make a...
curb was just a curve and then suddenly occurred was an opportunity and that changed the way I saw the world once there was trash now there a skateboard it warms my heart to think of that if I can play some small role in making that transference I can't think of anything
Video examples
How your digestive...
and transference into the blood stream. The blood takes them on the final leg of their journey to feed the body's organs and tissues. But it's not over quite yet. Leftover fiber, water, and dead cells sloughed off during digestion
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Elliot Ackerman
American Author
The creation is a very internal process, and publishing the book is a very external process. It is nice to see the book out in the world and people having the same reaction as when I created it. The point of all art is the emotional transference, and when that happens, the book has succeeded.
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Max Keiser
American Journalist
Low interest rates wipe out savers and devastate middle-class workers. The banksters have orchestrated this wealth transference of trillions, from the poor to the very wealthy. At the expense of everybody who isn't at the top.
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Joe Williams
American Musician
I think that musicians should never forget about the intimacy of bringing two people together, and the aesthetic transference where you're almost vicariously involved in a romance between other people.
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David Nutter
I can honestly say that I've never seen such a transference, from person to character, as I have with James 'becoming' Tony Soprano. Because he was, of course, nothing at all like Tony in real life.
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Claire Saffitz
American Editor
One thing I hear a lot is that people feel less stressed out after they watch 'Gourmet Makes.' There's a transference of their stress onto me.
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Dan Colen
American Artist
A lot of my work involves instilling objects with the power of touch - a transference of soul, spirit, energy through actions.
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Adrian Dunbar
Irish Actor
I trained to be a theatre actor, I love the live gig, the transference between an audience and a performer.
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Simone Weil
French Philosopher
A hurtful act is the transference to others of the degradation which we bear in ourselves.
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Elliot Ackerman
American Author
The creation is a very internal process, and publishing the book is a very external process. It is nice to see the book out in the world and people having the same reaction as when I created it. The point of all art is the emotional transference, and when that happens, the book has succeeded.
Quote examples
Max Keiser
American Journalist
Low interest rates wipe out savers and devastate middle-class workers. The banksters have orchestrated this wealth transference of trillions, from the poor to the very wealthy. At the expense of everybody who isn't at the top.
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Joe Williams
American Musician
I think that musicians should never forget about the intimacy of bringing two people together, and the aesthetic transference where you're almost vicariously involved in a romance between other people.
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David Nutter
I can honestly say that I've never seen such a transference, from person to character, as I have with James 'becoming' Tony Soprano. Because he was, of course, nothing at all like Tony in real life.
Quote examples
Claire Saffitz
American Editor
One thing I hear a lot is that people feel less stressed out after they watch 'Gourmet Makes.' There's a transference of their stress onto me.
Quote examples
Dan Colen
American Artist
A lot of my work involves instilling objects with the power of touch - a transference of soul, spirit, energy through actions.
Quote examples
Adrian Dunbar
Irish Actor
I trained to be a theatre actor, I love the live gig, the transference between an audience and a performer.
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Simone Weil
French Philosopher
A hurtful act is the transference to others of the degradation which we bear in ourselves.
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