My 'assignment' was to clean the equipment. = They gave me the 'assignment' of cleaning the equipment.
The article discusses the recent 'assignment' of senators to some of the more powerful committees.
The reporter's 'assignment' is to interview the candidate.
(..) a little Glen Plaid number, and I've asked her if she'd put something together for you. I don't need any clothes, Colonel. Standard issue for an upscale urban assignment. You don't like the clothes, Charlie, on completion of duty, you can give 'em away. Juice, coffee, and other assorted goodies (..)1992 Scent of a Woman