(astrophysics) The favorable alteration of the speed and trajectory of a spacecraft as a result of its passing near to a celestial body.

plural of assistant referee

plural of assistive technology

umbrella term that includes adaptive, assistive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities

Someone whose job is to assist and organize someone else's day-to-day business or personal tasks.

plural of assistant professor

(education) An entry-level position in a university faculty, lower than an associate professor and a full professor.

(transitive) To manage in the capacity of assistant manager.

An assistant teacher of a foreign language, usually a native speaker in a foreign country

plural of personal assistant