assignment
Example Sentences
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Before spending much of the past year on assignment with the White House Council of Economic Advisers, he had no experience working in a political capacity.
“Meeting with the Polish families, was that an assignment for the embassy?”
From Literature
A flight attendant carrying a tablet with seat assignments strolled the aisle to ensure that people were in the correct locations according to their tickets.
Southwest said it was benefiting from revenue initiatives, including charging for seat assignments and extra-legroom seats, along with the checked-bag fees, and continued cost controls.
From Barron's
Your boss likely remembers what you did a few weeks ago but probably needs a reminder of that assignment you nailed last March.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
