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.
(..) I will leave, but remember, I will be at your service night or day. Of course, I will be on assignment in Lugash. Unfortunately, there is, I believe, some difference in time. My watch seems to have stopped. Probably due to the explosion. You need a new flint. (..)1975 The Return of the Pink Panther