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

While one of Young’s assignments during the Gemini III mission was to test space food packaging, according to the National Air and Space Museum, the meals were less than appealing. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Her math homework was never corrected, nor were her writing assignments. — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

According to her attorney, after an investigation at the university, two of the accused were expelled with the remaining students received lesser sanctions, such as temporary suspensions, workshops or essay-writing assignments. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

An Autopilot tab will allow users to create custom agents that can take care of assignments and communicate in Teams and Outlook. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

The California Community Colleges’ major AI initiatives so far have included professional development opportunities for staff and faculty and a course assistant to help students understand class expectations and assignments. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Moving each around before the snap could create some confusion on blocking assignments for opposing offensive linemen. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

This is the full list of broadcaster assignments for Week 16 (all games on Sunday except where noted). — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 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