Assignment Meaning
/əˈsaɪn.mənt/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.
nounThe categorization of something as belonging to a specific category.
Sentence Examples
When will your assignment be completed?
Mary has finished her Japanese assignment.
The assignment took me longer than I had expected.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher gave a challenging ____ that requires detailed research and critical analysis.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Please make sure to complete your homework ____ before next Monday.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English assignement, from Old French assignement. By surface analysis, assign + -ment.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher gave a challenging ____ that requires detailed research and critical analysis.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Please make sure to complete your homework ____ before next Monday.