assign

verb B2

Meaning

To assign means to allocate a task, responsibility, or resource to someone or something.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "assign" with "assess"; they have different meanings.

Example Sentences

Can you assign the tasks to different team members ?
The teacher will assign homework to the students every Friday .

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