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something assigned, as a particular task or duty: She completed the assignment and went on to other jobs.

a position of responsibility, post of duty, or the like, to which one is appointed: He left for his assignment in the Middle East.

an act of assigning; appointment.

the transference of a right, interest, or title, or the instrument of transfer.

a transference of property to assignees for the benefit of creditors.

Origin of assignment

Synonym study for assignment, other words for assignment, other words from assignment.

  • mis·as·sign·ment, noun
  • non·as·sign·ment, noun
  • re·as·sign·ment, noun

Words that may be confused with assignment

  • assignment , assignation

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  • assignation
  • assigned counsel
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  • assimilation
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How to use assignment in a sentence

Yariel Valdés González and I faced these challenges while on assignment in South Florida and the Deep South from July 21-Aug.

They’re putting time into decoration just as they would in their physical classroom, and students can interact with the space by, say, clicking on a bookshelf to get a reading assignment .

For now, if the district moves to in-person learning, instruction in Carlsbad will take place on campus five days per week and students may engage in additional independent practices and other assignments at home.

The assignments must also respect the relationships between the elements in the group.

It’s very hard, by the way, to do real random assignment studies of couples therapy.

His most recent assignment was the 84th Precinct, at the Brooklyn end of the Brooklyn Bridge.

When Lewis was shipped off to Vietnam, his son was just three months old, and the timing of the assignment worried Lewis.

When Vial got that first assignment , she was just beginning her photography career, and Cirque du Soleil was only a few years old.

“For our winter issue, we gave ourselves one assignment : Break The Internet,” wrote Paper.

By the 1950s the rapid assignment of gender to an ambiguously gendered infant had become standard.

Consent to an assignment may be given by the president of the company, without formal vote by the directors.

A transfer by the lessee of the whole or a part of his interest for a part of the time is a sublease and not an assignment .

An assignment to one who has an insurable interest as relative, creditor and the like, is always valid.

When an assignment of it is made, the assignee may sue in his own name for rent accruing after the assignment .

In some states statutes forbid the assignment of such policies for the benefit of creditors.

British Dictionary definitions for assignment

/ ( əˈsaɪnmənt ) /

something that has been assigned, such as a mission or task

a position or post to which a person is assigned

the act of assigning or state of being assigned

the transfer to another of a right, interest, or title to property, esp personal property : assignment of a lease

the document effecting such a transfer

the right, interest, or property transferred

law (formerly) the transfer, esp by an insolvent debtor, of property in trust for the benefit of his creditors

logic a function that associates specific values with each variable in a formal expression

Australian history a system (1789–1841) whereby a convict could become the unpaid servant of a freeman

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Definition of assign verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

  • assign something (to somebody) The teacher assigned a different task to each of the children.
  • The two large classrooms have been assigned to us.
  • assign somebody something We have been assigned the two large classrooms.
  • The teacher assigned each of the children a different task.

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When is it sensible to use chore instead of assignment ?

While the synonyms chore and assignment are close in meaning, chore implies a minor routine activity necessary for maintaining a household or farm.

When is duty a more appropriate choice than assignment ?

Although the words duty and assignment have much in common, duty implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance.

When might job be a better fit than assignment ?

The synonyms job and assignment are sometimes interchangeable, but job applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance.

When could stint be used to replace assignment ?

In some situations, the words stint and assignment are roughly equivalent. However, stint implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service.

When can task be used instead of assignment ?

The meanings of task and assignment largely overlap; however, task implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance.

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English [ edit ]

Etymology [ edit ].

From Middle English assignement , from Old French assignement .

Pronunciation [ edit ]

  • Rhymes: -aɪnmənt

Noun [ edit ]

assignment ( countable and uncountable , plural assignments )

  • The act of assigning ; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks . This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee.
  • ( LGBT ) The categorization of persons as belonging to the male or female sex .
  • An assigned task . The assignment the department gave him proved to be quite challenging.
  • A position to which someone is assigned. Unbeknownst to Mr Smith, his new assignment was in fact a demotion.
  • ( education ) A task given to students, such as homework or coursework . Mrs Smith gave out our assignments , and said we had to finish them by Monday.
  • ( law ) A transfer of a right or benefit from one person to another. The assignment of the lease has not been finalised yet.
  • ( law ) A document that effects this transfer. Once you receive the assignment in the post, be sure to sign it and send it back as soon as possible.
  • ( programming ) An operation that assigns a value to a variable .

Hyponyms [ edit ]

  • ( programming ) : augmented assignment

Derived terms [ edit ]

  • assignment operator
  • frequency assignment
  • Procrustean assignment
  • understand the assignment

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References [ edit ], chinese [ edit ], alternative forms [ edit ].

  • asm ( pseudo-acronym )

From English assignment .

  • Cantonese ( Jyutping ) : aa 6 saai 1 man 4
  • Jyutping : aa 6 saai 1 man 4
  • Yale : ah s ā ai màhn
  • Cantonese Pinyin : aa 6 saai 1 man 4
  • Guangdong Romanization : a 6 sai 1 men 4
  • Sinological IPA ( key ) : /aː²² saːi̯ ⁵⁵ mɐn ²¹ /
  • ( Hong Kong Cantonese ) assignment ; homework ; coursework ( Classifier : 份 c )

Synonyms [ edit ]

  • Bauer, Robert S. (2021) ABC Cantonese-English Comprehensive Dictionary , Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, →ISBN , page 10
  • English Loanwords in Hong Kong Cantonese

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The first definition of assignment in the dictionary is something that has been assigned, such as a mission or task. Other definition of assignment is a position or post to which a person is assigned. Assignment is also the act of assigning or state of being assigned.

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Perhaps someone should throw the book at Dictionary.com .

The word-defining platform recently announced it would be adding several Gen-Z slang words and terms to help lovers of the English language “span the galaxy of modern life.”

“It’s 2024, and the pace of language change is as rapid as it has ever been,” the website declared.

“Our lexicographers are updating the dictionary more frequently than ever, doing the human-scale work of documenting words across the vast spectrum of the always-evolving English language.”

That dedication to verbiage includes phrases that refer to sweaty breasts, staying excessively in bed, a hip food trend from female TikTokers and a term related to the ever-popular doll and movie “Barbie.”

In other words, those “that have emerged to name the nuances of modern life.”

These are but some of the website’s 327 new entries.

A phrase to describe an individual’s distaste towards another person or entity. Example: This list gives some people the ick .

Gen Z slang to suggest mediocrity or something that is “unimpressive” or “disappointing.”

Many Gen Z terms are now entries on Dictionary.com.

Bussin’

A synonym for feeling “great,” “amazing” or “wonderful” — which can also be achieved by learning previously established words.

Pimples or acne on the breast that come as a result of sweat and bra chafing. Not to be confused with the fashion-forward trend of “underboob” exposure .

Greedflation

The young generation, which needs therapists to help Gen Zers cope with doing taxes , created the term to lay the blame of stark, sky-high prices for consumer goods and living expenses on private sector greediness, rather than “market pressure” of the many global factors at play, in addition to a layoff-impaled domestic economy .

Lots of Gen Z slang are now being entered into dictionaries.

A sound bath is listening to a bevy of bells and chimes for aural therapy and mental well-being. It’s a contrast to young people embracing the concept of walking without headphones and taking in the cacophony of the big city.

Bechdel test

A measure used to chart the representation of female presence in works of fiction, documenting whether a work “includes at least two fairly important female characters who talk to each other about something besides a man.” The concept was initially established in 1985 by cartoonist Alison Bechdel in her comic strip “Dykes to Watch Out For.”

This would score high on the Bechdel test.

It denotes the surge of Barbie culture and all that is pink, which was inspired by the Margot Robbie-starring summer 2023 blockbuster, based on the iconic Mattel doll. The concept includes but is not limited to: outfits, decor, accessories, hair bleaching and plastic surgery choices .

Gen Z slang is so popular that its being considered official words.

Bed rotting

Spending an excessive amount of time in bed. Also known as “hurkle-durkle” in Scotland.

Skiplagging

When travelers who face layovers instead stay at their mid-flight stop rather than move on to their final destination. It’s become a common, savvy tactic — though derided by airlines — to save money on airfare.

Girl dinner

A viral TikTok term for low-effort, odd assortments of greedflated foods and groceries cobbled together as a last-ditch meal.

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The way we talk is forever changing as technologies, pop culture and social issues develop — and dictionaries are trying to keep up.

Last year, Oxford Languages picked “ rizz ” as its word of the year; the Collins English Dictionary chose “ AI ”; and Merriam-Webster went for “ authentic .”

Dictionary.com on Tuesday announced that it had added more than 1,700 new or updated definitions — and with “ girl dinner ,” “ Barbiecore ,” “slow fashion,” “climate breakdown” and beyond, they reflect online trends, health and well-being, social issues, anxieties over climate change and the economy, and more.

“The intersection of language, learning and culture is boundless, and we recognize that words have the power to shape thoughts, bridge gaps and reflect our ever-evolving society,” John Kelly, vice president of editorial at Dictionary.com, said in a statement released Tuesday.

Do you have ‘rizz’? Oxford picks its word of the year from Gen Z slang.

Grant Barrett, head of lexicography at Dictionary.com , said, “Our lexicography team captures the nuances of the living, breathing English language and shares English speakers’ creativity and ingenuity.”

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Here are some of the new and updated entries on Dictionary.com’s list and their meanings:

  • Barbiecore (noun): “An aesthetic or style featuring playful pink outfits, accessories, decor, etc., celebrating and modeled on the wardrobe of the Barbie doll.”
  • Bed rotting (noun): “The practice of spending many hours in bed during the day, often with snacks or an electronic device, as a voluntary retreat from activity or stress.”
  • Mid (adjective): “Mediocre, unimpressive, or disappointing.”
  • Girl dinner (noun): “An often attractively presented collection of snacks that involve little preparation, such as small quantities of cold cuts, cheese, fruit, cherry tomatoes, etc., deemed sufficient to constitute a meal for one.”
  • Slow fashion (noun): “A movement among clothing producers and consumers that emphasizes eco-friendly, well-made clothing, maintenance and repair of garments to extend their lifespan, and a general reduction of one’s consumption of new clothing items.”
  • Climate breakdown (noun): “The collective effects of harmful and potentially irreversible trends in climate, specifically those resulting from unchecked global warming.”
  • Range anxiety (noun): “The apprehension or fear that an electric vehicle’s battery will run out of power before reaching one’s intended destination or a charging station.”
  • Sound bath (noun): “An instance of sustained listening to the pleasant sounds emanating from a collection of singing bowls, bells, chimes, etc., used to aid in relaxation or meditation and believed to help restore physical and mental wellness.”
  • Keto flu (noun): “A temporary feeling of illness or physical unease often experienced by those starting a ketogenic diet , characterized by fatigue, headaches, muscle soreness, etc., as the body adapts to using fat instead of carbohydrates for fuel.”
  • Energy poverty (noun): “A lack of adequate access to safe, affordable sources of electricity or fuel for warmth, light, cooking, etc.”
  • Greedflation (noun): “A rise in prices, rents, or the like, that is not due to market pressure or any other factor organic to the economy, but is caused by corporate executives or boards of directors, property owners, etc., solely to increase profits that are already healthy or excessive.”

Not all the words are based on new trends, and some may have wider meanings than listed here; Dictionary.com says it adds words when its experts decide that they are used widely and largely in the same way, will probably stay and are useful for a general audience.

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Rachel Fletcher is an editor of the Cambridge Dictionary, which added thousands of words last year.

That dictionary’s team is “always monitoring” language usage, she said during a Tuesday phone interview, and, in addition to adding new words, also spends time “identifying existing words which are being used in new ways.”

One example of that was Cambridge Dictionary’s 2023 word of the year, “hallucinate,” which refers to when artificial intelligence produces false information. (Dictionary.com named “hallucinate” its 2023 word of the year, too.)

That was “one of a large number of AI-related updates” made by the Cambridge Dictionary last year, Fletcher said. “We all recognized that everyone was talking about AI, and we felt that the word ‘hallucinate’ as a word really got to the heart of why they were talking about it.”

According to Tony Thorne, a lexicologist and language consultant at King’s College London, these types of lists have their own limitations, because they involve attempting to keep up with trends — which is in itself a “quite a difficult job.”

Dictionary.com says its own lexicographers “track a vast number of terms and topics, read a wide variety of writing and transcribed speech, and use corpora (big, searchable collections of texts) to see how terms are actually being used.”

Another issue is the inherent difficulty in trying to assess new forms of language, and the vast array of new terms that are being used, particularly online, Thorne said.

“It’s impossible for any linguist to say how important a new term is, how long it’s going to last, how significant it is,” he said. “So that’s why a lot of the new terms that they add are not new terms but have usually been around on social media, on TikTok, in conversations, for some time — sometimes years — before they’re accepted into the dictionary.”

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There’s also a generational component when looking at new words or expressions, as much of the language “is baffling at first sight, and most people over 30 are entirely ignorant of it and ignore it, or they ridicule it if they see it.”

But language change is important — and inevitable, Thorne believes.

“I think new language is about crucial changes — social and cultural changes,” he said. “Even if we’re baby boomers, we should try to keep up, keep abreast of what’s happening.”

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  1. ASSIGNMENT

    noun uk / əˈsaɪn.mənt / us / əˈsaɪn.mənt / Add to word list B1 [ C ] a piece of work given to someone, typically as part of their studies or job: a freelance / photo assignment I have a lot of reading assignments to complete before the end of term. [ C ] a job that someone is sent somewhere to do: a foreign / diplomatic assignment on assignment

  2. Assignment Definition & Meaning

    1 : the act of assigning something the assignment of a task 2 a : a position, post, or office to which one is assigned Her assignment was to the embassy in India. b : a specified task or amount of work assigned or undertaken as if assigned by authority a homework assignment 3 law : the transfer of property

  3. ASSIGNMENT definition and meaning

    (əˈsaɪnmənt ) noun 1. something that has been assigned, such as a mission or task 2. a position or post to which a person is assigned 3. the act of assigning or state of being assigned 4. law a. the transfer to another of a right, interest, or title to property, esp personal property assignment of a lease b. the document effecting such a transfer

  4. assignment noun

    noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/ /əˈsaɪnmənt/ [countable] a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do, usually as part of their job or studies Students are required to complete all homework assignments. You will need to complete three written assignments per semester. a business/special assignment I had set myself a tough assignment.

  5. assignment

    1, 2. obligation, job. 1. See task. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: assignment /əˈsaɪnmənt/ n something that has been assigned, such as a mission or task a position or post to which a person is assigned the act of assigning or state of being assigned

  6. ASSIGNMENT Definition & Usage Examples

    noun something assigned, as a particular task or duty: She completed the assignment and went on to other jobs. a position of responsibility, post of duty, or the like, to which one is appointed: He left for his assignment in the Middle East. an act of assigning; appointment. Law.

  7. Assignment

    /əˈsaɪnmənt/ /əˈsaɪnmənt/ IPA guide Other forms: assignments Whether you're an international spy with a new mission or a high school student with math homework — when you get an assignment, you'd better do it! An assignment is a task that someone in authority has asked you to do.

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    From Longman Business Dictionary as‧sign‧ment /əˈsaɪnmənt/ noun 1 [ countable] a piece of work that someone is given My assignment was to save the company, whatever it took. 2 [ uncountable] when someone is given a particular job or task, or sent to work in a particular place or for a particular person With the agreement, GM got more control ove...

  9. assign verb

    1 to give someone something that they can use, or some work or responsibility assign something (to somebody) The two large classrooms have been assigned to us. The teacher assigned a different task to each of the children. assign somebody something We have been assigned the two large classrooms. The teacher assigned each of the children a different task.

  10. assign verb

    to provide a person for a particular task or position assign somebody (to something/as something) They've assigned their best man to the job. Two senior officers have been assigned to the case. assign somebody to do something British forces have been assigned to help with peacekeeping.

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    as·sign·ment pronunciation: saIn mnt features: Word Combinations ( noun) Learn more The meaning of assignment. Definition of assignment. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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    Define assignment. assignment synonyms, assignment pronunciation, assignment translation, English dictionary definition of assignment. n. 1. The act of assigning: His assignment of the tasks seemed unfair. 2. Something, such as a task, that is assigned: What's the math assignment for...

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    noun Definition of assignment 1 as in task a piece of work that needs to be done regularly his first newspaper assignment was writing obituaries Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance task job duty project mission chore responsibility function post office operation endeavor undertaking errand stint enterprise commission care route char chare circuit

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    Explore 'assignment' in the dictionary assignment 1 (noun) in the sense of task Definition something that has been assigned, such as a task The course involves written assignments and practical tests. Synonyms task work job charge position post commission exercise responsibility duty mission appointment undertaking occupation chore

  15. ASSIGNMENT definition in American English

    noun 1. an assigning or being assigned; appointment; allotment 2. anything assigned or allotted, as a lesson, task, etc. 3. Law a. a transfer of a claim, right, property, etc. b. an instrument, as a deed, authorizing this SIMILAR WORDS: task Webster's New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

  16. assignment

    assignment (computer science) The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks . This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee. The categorization of something as belonging to a specific category. We should not condone the assignment of asylum seekers to that of people smugglers.

  17. ASSIGNMENT

    uk / əˈsaɪnmənt/ Add to word list a piece of work or a job that someone gives you to do: a written assignment (Definition of assignment from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of assignment in Chinese (Traditional) (尤指學業或工作方面的)任務,功課, (被派遣到某地做的)工作, 分配(任務)… See more in Chinese (Simplified)

  18. Meaning of "assignment" in the English dictionary

    Definition of assignment in the English dictionary. The first definition of assignment in the dictionary is something that has been assigned, such as a mission or task. Other definition of assignment is a position or post to which a person is assigned. Assignment is also the act of assigning or state of being assigned.

  19. Synonyms of 'assignment' in American English

    Synonyms for ASSIGNMENT: task, appointment, commission, duty, job, mission, position, post, responsibility, …

  20. assignment

    tarea nf. His boss gave him three assignments to be completed by the end of the week. Su jefe le dio tres encargos que debían ser terminados para el fin de semana. assignment n. (work given to students) tarea nf. deberes nmpl. The teacher told his students to hand in their assignments by Friday.

  21. ASSIGNMENT

    homework lesson exercise chore task job duty The ambassador's next assignment will be to India. Synonyms post appointment designation commission The foreman is responsible for the assignment of jobs. Synonyms distribution apportionment parceling out dealing out doling out allotment allocation

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