assignment
gb/əsˈaɪnmənt/ us/əsˈaɪnmənt/
A2
English
~ 4700
feladat, kijelölés, beosztás, kiosztás, átruházás, engedményezés
NOUN
A2
1
feladat
A1
Usage pattern:
[someone] has [an assignment] to [do something]
I have a math assignment due tomorrow.
Holnapra van egy matekfeladatom.
The teacher gave us an assignment on climate change.
A tanár feladatot adott nekünk a klímaváltozás témájában.
Her first assignment at the new job was to organize the files.
He stayed up late finishing his history assignment.
The manager handed out assignments to each team member.
Learner examples
I have an English assignment.
Van egy angolfeladatom.
This is my homework assignment.
Ez a házi feladatom.
She works on her science assignment.
The teacher gives us an assignment every week.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'assignment' with 'appointment'. An 'assignment' is work to do, while an 'appointment' is a planned meeting.
Meaning
task given to someone
Collocations
homework assignment
|class assignment
|writing assignment
|group assignment
Synonyms
task (A general word for any piece of work; 'assignment' often implies it is officially given by someone in authority.)
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project (Usually a larger, more complex piece of work; 'assignment' can be smaller or shorter.)
Antonyms
leisure (Opposite in the sense of free time without required work.)
Themes
education
|work
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A piece of work or job that someone is told to do, often for school or work.
A specific piece of work or duty given to someone, often as part of their job or studies.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
the assignment of [something] to [someone]
The assignment of tasks was completed before the meeting.
A feladatok kiosztása a megbeszélés előtt befejeződött.
Her assignment to the case surprised everyone.
Mindenkit meglepett, hogy őt jelölték ki az ügyre.
Assignment of roles is crucial for the project's success.
The manager handled the assignment of new staff carefully.
Learner examples
The boss made the assignment of jobs.
A főnök kiosztotta a munkákat.
The teacher did the assignment of groups.
A tanár beosztotta a diákokat csoportokba.
The coach made the assignment of players.
Meaning
act of assigning a duty or role
Collocations
assignment of duties
|assignment of responsibility
Synonyms
allocation (More common in formal or technical contexts; refers to dividing resources or duties.)
|
appointment (Often used for naming someone to a position; 'assignment' can be temporary or task-specific.)
Antonyms
removal (Taking away a duty or role previously given.)
Themes
work
|management
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When someone is chosen to do a job or task.
The act of designating someone to perform a particular task, role, or duty.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
átruházás
C1
Usage pattern:
assignment of [rights/property] to [someone]
The contract allows for the assignment of rights without consent.
A szerződés lehetővé teszi a jogok hozzájárulás nélküli átruházását.
She signed the assignment of her lease to another tenant.
Aláírta a bérleti jogának egy másik bérlőre történő átruházásáról szóló okiratot.
Assignment of copyright must be in writing.
The lawyer prepared the assignment documents.
Learner examples
The assignment of the house is complete.
A ház tulajdonjogának átruházása lezárult.
We signed the assignment of the car.
Aláírtuk az autó átruházásáról szóló szerződést.
The company did the assignment of rights.
Meaning
transfer of legal rights
Collocations
assignment of rights
|assignment of contract
Synonyms
transfer (A general term for moving ownership; 'assignment' has a specific legal meaning.)
|
conveyance (Formal legal term for transferring property rights.)
Antonyms
retention (Keeping ownership instead of transferring it.)
Themes
law
|business
|finance
Definition
When legal rights or property are given to another person.
The legal transfer of rights, property, or interest from one party to another.
Grammar
Dictionary form
assignment
IPA
GB/əsˈaɪnmənt/
US/əsˈaɪnmənt/
Syllables & stress
as - sign - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sign)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: assignment
- Plural: assignment, assignments
Word family
Forms
assignments
noun
Core family
assign
verb B1
Related words
reassign
verb
reassignment
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unassigned
adjective
Advanced or less common
assignable
adjective
assignee
noun
Expressions
homework assignment
1/hˈoʊmwˌɚk əsˈaɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
schoolwork to do at home
School work that a teacher tells students to do at home.
Examples
- I forgot to bring my homework assignment to class.
- She worked on her homework assignment all evening.
on assignment
1/ˈɔn əsˈaɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
temporarily sent for work duties
Working in a place for a short time to do a special job.
Examples
- The journalist is currently on assignment in Africa.
- He's on assignment for a travel magazine this month.
special assignment
1/spˈɛʃəl əsˈaɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
unique work task for purpose
A job given for a special reason or event.
Examples
- He was sent on a special assignment abroad.
- This is a special assignment from the director.