1. the action of moving something or someone to another place, organization, or situation
2. the redirection of feelings and desires from one person to another, especially in psychoanalysis
Usage: psychology

Examples

• The transference of funds between accounts was completed successfully.
• The company announced the transference of several employees to the new branch.
• The patient showed signs of transference toward her therapist.
• The transference of power from the old regime happened peacefully.
• In therapy, transference can reveal important emotional patterns.
• The transference of ownership required extensive paperwork.