Definition
to assign: to allocate, to give a task to, to designate
The boss assigned me this chair when I arrived at the company.
an assignment: a mission, a task, a responsibility; a piece of work for school
Pronunciation examples
UK: I was assigned this office when I arrived here.
US: I've been assigned a very important task.
- "Philip : I assign prospective clients to the team, and advise the staff on dealing with difficult prospects."
- "I have a special assignment for you!"
- "You might consider assigning him some relaxation exercises."
- "That being said, the marketing department has decided to assign this project to an outside ad agency."
- "Assigned to"
- "I wish you luck with this rather special assignment!"
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