assignment
noun
something assigned, as a particular task or duty.
assignments
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pluralof assignment.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Other parents’ choices didn’t cause Najya’s teachers to leave assignments uncorrected, lower expectations, or award A’s for below-grade work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
It was a win Arsenal needed, because they face some tough Champions League assignments on the road ahead, such as a home game with Real Madrid and a visit to Bayern Munich.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
She has steered clear of controversies that have occurred at CBS News since Bari Weiss was installed as editor-in-chief, and showed a willingness to step up for big assignments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
High school students regularly use their smartphones to check timetable changes, room assignments and other school information.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Pac Rim had been my first outing of the season, because Martha was picking and choosing all of our assignments carefully.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
