1. tasks or pieces of work given to someone as part of their job or studies
Usage: plural of assignment
2. the act of allocating or designating someone to a particular role or position
Usage: plural of assignment

Examples

• The teacher gave us three assignments to complete over the weekend.
• All homework assignments are due by Friday.
• The journalist received several foreign assignments this year.
• Military assignments often require families to relocate.
• She completed all her reading assignments before the exam.
• The company announced new job assignments for the sales team.