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Vinony

assistance

noun

  1. the action of helping someone by sharing work
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /əˈsɪs.təns/

noun

Etymology: From Middle English assistance, from Middle French assistance, from Medieval Latin assistentia, from Latin assistō (“to stand at”). By surface analysis, assist + -ance.

  1. Aid; help; the act or result of assisting.

    “He asked for technical assistance with the computer.”

    “Financial assistance is available for low-income families.”