assignment

Definition

  • noun: a job or duty that is given to someone
  • noun: the act of 'assigning'

Examples

  • 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.

Movie quotes

  • (..) 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