assignment
Pronunciation
/əˈsaɪnmənt/

Definition & Meaning of "assignment"in English

Assignment
01

a task given to a student to do

assignment definition and meaning

What is an "assignment"?

An assignment is a task or piece of work given to students to complete within a specific time frame. It is usually designed to assess knowledge, skills, or abilities related to a particular subject or project. Assignments can include essays, reports, problem sets, or presentations. They help individuals apply what they have learned, develop critical thinking, and demonstrate their understanding of a topic or skill. Completing assignments is often a key factor in earning grades.

Examples
The teacher handed out a challenging assignment on algebraic equations.
02

a task or piece of work that someone is asked to do as part of their job

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
assignments
Examples
Her manager gave her a difficult assignment.
03

the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another

04

the act of distributing something to designated places or persons

05

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

06

(law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance

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