1. a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their job or studies
2. the act of giving someone a particular task or role
3. a position or job that someone is sent to do, especially in journalism or military service

Examples

• The teacher gave us a difficult math assignment for homework.
• I finished my history assignment early this week.
• The assignment of new roles will be announced tomorrow.
• She received an overseas assignment as a foreign correspondent.
• The assignment of blame in the accident was complicated.
• His first assignment as a reporter was covering local politics.
• Students must complete all assignments to pass the course.