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UK/["/əˈsaɪnmənt/"]/US/["/əˈsaɪnmənt/"]/

Meaning of Assignment

a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do, usually as part of their job or studies

In simple words: A task or piece of work given to someone.

Assignment in a sentence

  • I have completed my assignment for history class.
  • The teacher gave us a challenging assignment to improve our writing skills.
  • My assignment is due next week, so I need to start working on it.
  • She received a new assignment at work that requires more responsibility.
  • The assignment was to research a famous historical figure and present our findings.

How to use Assignment

Commonly used in educational contexts when referring to school or college tasks. Not typically used in informal conversation.

Grammar pattern

assignment + object

Memory hint

Think of 'assign' to a 'ment' — something given as a job.

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Collocations with Assignment

Opposites of Assignment

Common mistakes with Assignment

  • Confused with 'assignment' vs 'assigment' (spelling error)
  • Using 'assignment' as a verb when it is a noun
  • Overusing 'assignment' in casual contexts where 'task' would fit better

Compare Assignment with Task, Homework, Project, Duty, Responsibility

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Frequently asked questions about Assignment

What does Assignment mean?

A task or piece of work given to someone.

What is the definition of Assignment?

a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do, usually as part of their job or studies

How do you use Assignment in a sentence?

I have completed my assignment for history class.

Can you give another example of Assignment?

The teacher gave us a challenging assignment to improve our writing skills.

What are synonyms for Assignment?

Common alternatives include task, homework, project, duty, responsibility.

What is the opposite of Assignment?

Opposite meanings include freedom, insouciance.

What words go with Assignment?

It commonly pairs with reading, writing, written, give, hand out, set, assignment on, special, important, dangerous, accept, take on, get, on assignment.

What are common mistakes when using Assignment?

Confused with 'assignment' vs 'assigment' (spelling error) Using 'assignment' as a verb when it is a noun Overusing 'assignment' in casual contexts where 'task' would fit better

How do you pronounce Assignment?

US: /["/əˈsaɪnmənt/"]/, UK: /["/əˈsaɪnmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Assignment?

Commonly used in educational contexts when referring to school or college tasks. Not typically used in informal conversation.

What CEFR level is Assignment?

"Assignment" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.