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assignment

1 of 1noun
/ə.ˈsaɪn.mənt/
Forms:assignments
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a task given to a student to do

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An assignment is a task or piece of work given to students to complete within a specific time frame. It is usually designed to assess knowledge, skills, or abilities related to a particular subject or project. Assignments can include essays, reports, problem sets, or presentations. They help individuals apply what they have learned, develop critical thinking, and demonstrate their understanding of a topic or skill. Completing assignments is often a key factor in earning grades.

  • The teacher handed out a challenging assignment on algebraic equations.
  • Completing the history assignment required researching multiple sources.
  • She spent hours working on her science assignment, conducting experiments and writing up her findings.
  • He struggled with the math assignment but sought help from a tutor.
  • The English assignment involved writing a persuasive essay on a controversial topic.
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a task or piece of work that someone is asked to do as part of their job

  • Her manager gave her a difficult assignment.
  • The journalist traveled abroad for a special assignment.
  • His assignment required him to analyze market trends.
  • She worked late to finish the urgent assignment.
  • The team divided the assignment among themselves.
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the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another

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the act of distributing something to designated places or persons

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

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(law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance

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