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

In September, Anthropic updated Claude to combine chat with Cowork and keep working on assignments after users closed their laptops. — Wen Shao, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

During his funeral last year, he was described as a selfless colleague, dedicated public servant and someone who regularly volunteered for the most dangerous assignments. — ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026

Seattle accomplishes this by masterfully disguising defensive assignments before the snap, which can force Mahomes to diagnose where to go with the football only after dropping back. — Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

The report claims Syrian military officials visited Saudi Arabia's southern regions of Najran and Asir to inspect sites prepared to receive the fighters, while discussions in Riyadh covered transport logistics, financing and military assignments. — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

The coach wanted players whose own assignments were not crashing the glass to help box out Charlotte’s rebounders. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Oct. 2026

Track promotions, raises and key assignments by work pattern, gender and parental status. — Gleb Tsipursky, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

In its place, Southwest has started charging for many seat assignments and added a bag fee, similar to major competitors. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Officers can also continue working approved off-duty assignments at school sporting events and other school activities. — Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026