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noun as in responsibility, task

Strongest matches

• appointment

Strong matches

noun as in selecting or setting apart

• distribution
• apportionment
• appropriation
• assignation
• attribution
• authorization
• consignment
• designation
• determination
• specification
• stipulation

Example Sentences

They avoided being in the same group as 2023 World Cup winners Spain or eight-time Euros winners Germany but still face a tough assignment before the knockout stage.

"I have to work, I have assignments to do."

During my first tutoring assignment, I couldn’t have looked more out of place.

As the game approaches, he wants to stick to the assignment to give the offense the clearest look.

It is unclear which assignments Schiff might receive in the Senate.

Related Words

Words related to assignment are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word assignment . Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

noun as in matter or business to be taken care of; happening activity

• circumstance
• office function
• responsibility
• transaction
• undertaking

noun as in arrangement for meeting; prearranged meeting

• consultation

noun as in job, position of responsibility

• officeholder
• representative

noun as in allocation, setting aside

• setting apart

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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Synonyms of assignments

• as in tasks
• as in missions
• as in lessons
• as in appointments
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Thesaurus Definition of assignments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responsibilities
• undertakings
• enterprises
• commissions
• requirements
• obligations
• commitments
• appointments
• constraints
• designations
• nominations
• compulsions
• installments
• delegations
• authorizations
• investments
• installations
• instalments
• destinations
• emplacements
• ordinations
• deputations
• investitures
• anointments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• depositions
• dismissions
• dethronements

Examples Sentences

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Thesaurus Entries Near assignments

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“Assignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignments. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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