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.
(..) Morello. Don't get me wrong, she's a good lady. But you don't wanna get on her bad side. Go ahead. Go. Okay, I gotta send you all to other processing. You've got your room assignments... And I'll meet you back here, show you your bunks. Okay? Don't look so bummed. It'll give you wrinkles. Ah, crap. (..)2013 TvShow: Orange Is the New Black Title: I Wasn't Ready Season: 1 Episode 1