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assignment
/əˈsaɪn.mənt/
[/əˈsaɪn.mənt/]
a task given to students
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An assignment is a piece of work that a teacher gives students to complete, usually at home or over a set period. It is used to practise and assess learning.
Example
I must finish my history assignment before Friday.
I must finish my history assignment before Friday.
Etymology
From Old French 'assigner', from Latin 'assignare' meaning to allot.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for graded or practice tasks set by teachers or lecturers.