assignment (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈsaɪn.mənt/
Definition
A task or piece of work to be done, especially one that is allocated to someone as part of a job or course of study.
Examples
The students completed their math assignment before the deadline.
She was given the assignment of organizing the company's annual event.
This essay is a major assignment for the literature class.
How to Use assignment
- assignment for (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the purpose or subject of the task. — "This is a challenging assignment for advanced students."
- assignment to (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the recipient or the area of responsibility. — "Her assignment to the marketing department was a promotion."
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