Assignment
Noun
UK
/əˈsaɪnmənt/
US
/əˈsaɪnmənt/
Definition
A task or piece of work someone is given to do.
Example
"I finished my science assignment last night."
"The teacher gave us a reading assignment to complete before Friday."
"Each team member got a different assignment for the project."
Explanation
An assignment is a task that someone is officially asked or expected to complete. It can be given in schools, colleges, or workplaces. For example, students are given homework assignments by teachers, and employees might get assignments from their managers. It usually has a purpose and a deadline, and the person is expected to do it carefully and responsibly.