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passdown.

A transfer of information or responsibilities from one worker to another, especially between shifts.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpæs(ˌ)daʊn/
  1. A transfer of information or responsibilities from one worker to another, especially between shifts.

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Nominalization of the phrasal verb pass down.

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