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

Review pay equity across the full employee lifecycle The gap builds through merit increases, high-visibility assignments, and who gets moved into leadership. — Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

League assignments are final and may not be changed except at The Athletic’s sole discretion. — The Athletic, New York Times, 20 July 2026

None of these books are Pulitzer Prize winners or future AP English assignments. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026

All crew members volunteer for these assignments and have received training in wildfire suppression tactics, safety, and incident command. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

The rule lets crew members choose 12, 24 or 36 hours of undisturbed rest between assignments on a BNSF corridor in Montana and the Pacific Northwest. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

There, Miami’s newest signees will begin adjusting to the demands of professional baseball before receiving their first assignments. — Tyler M. Carmona july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Disparity between unincorporated areas, cities If the POP unit is eliminated, its six officers would return to patrol assignments. — Reeti Malhotra july 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

She is expected to be sworn in on Wednesday, though Senate Republicans still need to fill Graham's committee assignments. — Nik Popli, Time, 13 July 2026