assistant (EN)

noun, adjective

noun “assistant”

1. a person who helps someone else, especially in their job
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   The research assistant conducted experiments under the guidance of the lead scientist.
2. (UK) a person who helps customers in a store
   The assistant helped me find the right size.
3. a computer program that helps users perform a task
   The installation assistant guided me through setting up the software.

adjective “assistant”

1. having a role that helps or supports someone else
   The assistant manager supervised the team when the manager was away.