What is another word for assignment?

Common synonyms for assignment include naming, designation, assigning, dutyassignment, appointment.

What is the opposite of assignment?

Antonyms of assignment include release, freedom, unburdening, disengagement, abdication.

Synonyms for

Assignment

Verb / ʌˈsaɪnmʌnt / Another word for assignment — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Assignment means a task or piece of work that is given to someone to complete.

Synonyms & similar words

naming designation assigning dutyassignment appointment grant task job project mission duty chore undertaking commission exercise activity work homework lesson drill practice exercise job responsibility errand

Synonyms by register

Formal

task duty commission charge

Informal

job gig chore thing

Literary

bequest legacy errand

Antonyms

release freedom unburdening disengagement abdication

Common collocations

homework assignment
project assignment
new assignment
complete assignment
assign a task
receive an assignment
final assignment

Word family

noun assignment

verb assign

adjective assignable

Usage note

Often used in academic or professional contexts to refer to a specific task or piece of work. Can also refer to the act of assigning something, like a property.