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

Still, the members’ committee assignments make the trades politically sensitive. — Luke Fountain,justin Papp, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Lavon received about $518 in cryptocurrency for these assignments, according to the indictment, for a total of about $1,379. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Members with specialized assignments will have days off canceled and cancellations are not department-wide. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Unlike the public perception often created by movies and television, daily life at a federal prison camp revolves around work assignments, educational programming, treatment, and institutional responsibilities. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

These run the gamut, from plotting out your projects on a timeline to checking on a particular team member’s activity or assignments. — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026

You could be contracted for exciting work assignments, improve your workplace or discover a wellness practice that supports your mind, body and soul. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

The Tribune maintains editorial control over assignments and content. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

Professors are rewriting assignments and grading rubrics. — Maria Colacurcio, Fortune, 28 June 2026