Synonyms of assignments

assignments

noun

plural of assignment

1

as in tasks

a piece of work that needs to be done regularly

his first newspaper assignment was writing obituaries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tasks
• duties
• jobs
• projects
• chores
• missions
• responsibilities
• functions
• errands
• operations
• endeavors
• posts
• undertakings
• stints
• offices
• enterprises
• commissions
• routes
• care
• chares
• rounds
• circuits
• charges

2

as in missions

a specific task with which a person or group is charged

the spy team's assignment was to steal the plans for the nuclear reactor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• missions
• jobs
• duties
• responsibilities
• operations
• requirements
• posts
• details
• obligations
• briefs
• businesses
• charges
• offices
• works
• needs
• chores
• commitments
• appointments
• burdens
• errands
• promises
• constraints
• designations
• commissions
• nominations
• labors
• restraints
• pledges
• compulsions

3

as in lessons

something assigned to be read or studied

have you read the assignment for tomorrow?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lessons
• readings
• homeworks
• lectures
• schoolwork
• exercises
• studies
• drills
• practices
• études

4

as in appointments

the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty

her assignment to the board of directors was a point of considerable pride for her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appointments
• jobs
• designations
• elections
• commissions
• positions
• nominations
• situations
• offices
• placements
• stations
• gigs
• billets
• rankings
• installments
• delegations
• authorizations
• spots
• investments
• installations
• places
• destinations
• choices
• selections
• inductions
• ordinations
• emplacements
• deputations
• investitures
• anointments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissals
• firings
• discharges
• expulsions
• rejections
• depositions
• dismissions
• removals
• evictions
• ejections
• blackballs
• overthrows
• ousters
• dethronements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of assignments

As part of the course, students can use AI models for help on assignments but have to upload transcripts of their prompts and the AI’s responses. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

Jones’ system is multiple but predicated largely on Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ high-press scheme, with plenty of pre-snap disguises, overloaded fronts and interchangeable assignments. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

For example, consider creating development opportunities for your existing team through advanced training, project management paths and travel team assignments. — Matthew Darienzo, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

His three years at WTVJ led to a local TV job in New Orleans, where he was dispatched to cover the Kentucky Derby and other big assignments. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Studio photography sessions, mentor meetings, and trips to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Mercer Labs aided them in individual creative assignments and built toward a year-end capstone print publication. — Regan Toriello, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026

Jaylon Moore, Morris and Esa Pole divvied up the other nine starting assignments last season. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Teachers will be able to use AI tools for creating lesson plans and completing administrative tasks, but not for grading assignments. — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Mad Solutions and Irth are now developing a pipeline spanning original Arabic projects, some of which are talent-driven, as well as third-party development and consultancy assignments. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026