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ASSIGNMENT

(noun)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Assignment.

How to pronounce assignment:

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Assignment - as a noun

A duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)

Example: "Hazardous assignment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
duty assignment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
duty
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

The act of distributing something to designated places or persons

Example: "The first task is the assignment of an address to each datum"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assigning
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distribution
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grant
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
transferred possessiontransferred property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An undertaking that you have been assigned to do (as by an instructor)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
laborprojecttaskundertaking
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "The appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appointmentdesignationnaming
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusiondecisiondetermination
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I have a math assignment due tomorrow."
"She completed her history assignment before the deadline."
"The teacher gave us a challenging assignment for the weekend."
"He received a high grade on his science assignment."
"I forgot to submit my English assignment."
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Word Game Points

Is ASSIGNMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assignment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASSIGNMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ASSIGNMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assignment is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASSIGNMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is ASSIGNMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assignment is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASSIGNMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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