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

These devices are typically used for all assessments throughout the school year and can be used for various assignments or activities, like math games or lessons on 3D shapes, each day. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Kiley proposed a change that would allow representatives to keep their existing assignments rather than forcing them to vacate their seats. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Some leaders continue growing for 15 or 20 years because they’re consistently given larger responsibilities, international assignments, exceptional mentors and increasingly complex business challenges. — Bill Holodnak, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Like most rookies, Douglas needs to do a better job knowing his assignments, route adjustments based on coverage, and running routes at the right depth. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

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

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

In the pilot, after years of special assignments and covert ops, Special Agent Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) returns to his hometown of New York City for a brand-new mission. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026