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assignment Definition

as·sign·ment (ə sīn′mənt)

noun

  1. an assigning or being assigned; appointment; allotment
  2. anything assigned or allotted, as a lesson, task, etc.
  3. Law
    1. a transfer of a claim, right, property, etc.
    2. an instrument, as a deed, authorizing this

assignment Synonyms

assignment

n.

  1. Appointment

    designation, allotment, authorization, nomination; see appointment 1, distribution 1.

  2. Something assigned

    job, responsibility, task, homework; see duty 2, job 2, 3. See syn. study attask.

assignment Finance Definition
The act of telling a futures or options writer that his or her contract has been exercised and that he or she must purchase or sell the underlying security at the specified strike price. At expiration, the exchange or clearinghouse assigns the futures or options contract to either a randomly or systematically chosen party.
assignment Law Definition

n

The transfer of a duty, interest, or right from one party to another. See also subrogation.
assignment for benefit of creditors
An assignment of most of a debtor’s property to another who, acting as a trustee, consolidates and liquidates the assets and pays the debtor’s creditors with any surplus being returned to the debtor.
assignment of a lease
An assignment of a lessee’s entire interest in a lease. The assignor remains secondarily liable to the landlord and will have to pay the rent if the assignee does not. See also sublease.
assignment Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • assess: This module is taken in Semester 1 and is assessed by two written assignments.

Converse of object

  • submit: Theoretical assessment - At the end of the course each student submits a written assignment which examines a relevant aspect of nursing practice.
  • undertake: You can undertake each assignment at your own speed.
  • complete: Students complete a coursework assignment for each module studied.
  • resubmit: If permission to resubmit is granted, the resubmitted assignment will receive no higher than an Ordinary pass grade.
  • assess: You are assessed mainly through examinations, with some assessed assignments for more practical modules.
  • write: Each assignment written must attain a minimum mark of 40 % .

Adjective modifier

  • tutor-marked: There is a final examination that is used in conjunction with the tutor-marked assignments to determine a student's final grade.
  • written: At the end of each module there is a written assignment of 2500 words to complete.
  • work-based: They will support you and consult with your mentor about your work-based assignments.
  • marked: Assessment Varies with course, tutor marked assignments plus final exam.
  • summative: This will be handed in as a written essay to form the second part of the assessed work, the summative assignment.
  • formative: B3 is developed through self assessment of assignments, staff feedback on formative assignments, and student self-appraisal.

Modifies a noun

  • deadline: For such extension to assignment deadline, it is best to consult with the tutor for the particular module in the first instance.
  • operator: The space separating the name from the assignment operator is optional.
  • submission: Please complete the form below to register your assignment submission date.

Noun used with modifier

  • coursework: There are three coursework assignments which count for 50 % of the final grade.
  • homework: Whether you have a tough homework assignment, or have to swim 5 meters for the first time ( well done, Bella!
  • consultancy: He has undertaken several consultancy assignments including corporate finance courses to universities in Poland and Slovakia.
  • essay: Each taught module is normally taught through seminars, underpinned by reading and essay assignments.