Assignment Definition

ə-sīnmənt
assignments
noun
assignments
The act of assigning.
His assignment of the tasks seemed unfair.
American Heritage
An assigning or being assigned; appointment; allotment.
Webster's New World
Something, such as a task, that is assigned.
What's the math assignment for tonight?
American Heritage
Anything assigned or allotted, as a lesson, task, etc.
Webster's New World
A position or post of duty to which one is assigned.
The journalist took an assignment in China.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Assignment

Noun

Singular:
assignment
Plural:
assignments

Origin of Assignment

  • Old French assignement

    From Wiktionary

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