Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
assignment
noun
/əˈsaɪn.mənt/
Definition
A task or piece of work assigned to someone as part of a job or course of study.
Examples
- She received her math assignment at the beginning of the week.
- Completing the assignment on time is crucial for success in the course.
- The teacher marked the assignment based on creativity and effort.
Meaning
An assignment usually involves specific instructions that need to be completed within a set timeframe.
Synonyms
- task
- project
- job
- duty
- work
