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
Synonyms:
- busywork
- transferal
- transfer
- grant
- conveyance
- alienation
- duty assignment
- naming
- designation
- appointment
- infeudation
- make-work
- lecture-demonstration
- moralization
- chare
Antonyms:
Other Word Forms of Assignment
Noun
Singular:
assignmentPlural:
assignmentsOrigin of Assignment
Old French assignement
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