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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Each year the assignments differ according to the tastes and interests of its rotating faculty lineup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026
It was 41 years ago in April of 1987 as a 28-year-old sportswriter that I was given one of my favorite assignments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
An assistant might examine more documents, check its answers more thoroughly or complete longer assignments.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
But studies show AI text detectors are often unreliable, generating false positives that can erode trust between instructors and students and forcing teachers to devise innovative methods to detect cheating and evaluate assignments.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
I open his homework tab and check through the assignments.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
