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

  • (..) Booth, please. I know your mind is set, But i need you to be careful. Protective detail is an extremely dangerous assignment. Look, i understand, okay? Walker even convinced the president, all right, To move the fund-raiser to another hotel. Well, i don't see how relocating the hotel Is going to make this assignment any less dangerous. Well, think about it-- if somebody's been planning Their shot, we move the venue, then the motorcade route... (..)
    2016 TvShow: Bones Title: The Secret in the Service Season: 11 Episode 17