word
Assignment
Uh-SY-nmuhnt
/ʌˈsaɪnmʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
assignment
Dictionary meaning
The act of putting a person into a non-elective position.
Examples
- The first task is the assignment of an address to each datum.
- My assignment was tough – I had to infiltrate an enemy stronghold.
Synonyms: appointment
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