assignment

//əˈsaɪnmənt//
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Noun

assignmentSingular
assignmentsPlural
1

A task or piece of work allocated to someone as part of a job or course of study

The teacher gave us a writing assignment for homework.

2

The act of assigning or allocating something to someone

The assignment of tasks to team members was done fairly.

3

A position or job to which someone is appointed

She accepted a two-year assignment in Tokyo.

4

The legal transfer of a right, property, or liability from one person to another

The assignment of the patent rights was completed last month.