Academic / B2

uh-SYNM-uh-nt/əˈsaɪnmənt/

An assignment is a piece of set work for a course or a job: the first assignment, a reporting assignment. Homework is more school-like and often shorter; task is broader. Assign is the verb. In universities, assignment is the normal word for assessed coursework. In speech, the essay we have to do is enough if you want to sound casual.

Meaning

A piece of work given to you as part of a job or course.

Examples

• “The first assignment is a short essay.”
• “Hand the assignment in by Thursday at noon.”
• “Her overseas assignment lasted six months.”

Good to know

an assignment for a course/job. Verb: assign. Everyday: set work / homework (school).

Near in meaning

task

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