Transference (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of transfering something from one form to another; "the transfer of the music from record to tape suppressed much of the background noise".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The transference of the company's headquarters from New York to Los Angeles was a major undertaking that required months of planning.
- The transference of the patient's medical records from paper to digital format improved the efficiency of the hospital's administrative tasks.
- The transference of the famous painting from the museum to the art gallery required specialized equipment and careful handling.
- The transference of the data from the old computer to the new one was a complex process that required the expertise of a professional.
- The transference of the knowledge from the experienced engineer to the new employee was an essential part of the training program.
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Meaning 2
(psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The therapist recognized the transference in her patient's behavior, as the patient's feelings of anger towards her father were now being directed towards her.
- Through the process of transference, the analyst was able to understand the patient's unresolved conflicts with her mother.
- The patient's transference onto the analyst allowed her to work through her repressed emotions in a safe and controlled environment.
- As the therapy progressed, the transference became more apparent, and the patient began to see the analyst as a surrogate for her father figure.
- The concept of transference was first introduced by Freud, who observed that patients often redirected their feelings towards important figures from their past onto their analysts.
Meaning 3
Transferring ownership.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The lawyer specialized in the transference of property from one owner to another.
- The transference of the deed was held up due to a dispute over the payment terms.
- As part of the merger, the company underwent a transference of assets to the new parent company.
- The transference of ownership was finalized when the buyer signed the contract and received the keys.
- The transference of the business was a complex process that required the involvement of multiple lawyers and accountants.