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.
(..) against the Republic, against a mentor and a friend. That’s what’s out of place here. Why are you asking this of me? The council is asking you. Anakin did not take to his new assignment with much enthusiasm. WINDU: It’s very dangerous, putting them together I don’t think the boy can handle it. (..)2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
(..) They want to know what he’s up to. They want me to spy on the chancellor? - But that’s treason. - We are at war, Anakin. Why didn’t the council give me this assignment when we were in session? This assignment is not to be on record. The chancellor is not a bad man, Obi-Wan. (..)2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith