Related terms for assignment - synonyms, antonyms and sentences with assignment, similar meaning.
Proper usage in context.
/əˈsaɪnmənt/.
Other forms: assignments
Whether you’re an international spy with a new mission or a high school student with math homework — when you get an assignment , you’d better do it! An assignment is a task that someone in authority has asked you to do.
The word assignment is just the noun form of the common verb assign , which you use when you want to give someone a duty or a job. When you assign something, that something is called an assignment . The word can also refer to the act of distributing something. If you are distributing new office furniture at work, you might say, “ Assignment of the new chairs will begin tomorrow.”
The Dawes Act, or General Allotment Act of 1887, was a law that allowed the U.S. government to take Native American tribal lands and divide them into 40 acre lots for individual Native Americans. The goal was to break up communal tribal lands and speed the assimilation of Native Americans into American society. The Dawes Act caused great suffering with much of the land winding up in the hands of white settlers.
Learn these words from the autobiography by David Lubar (Inside: Level B, Unit 4). Here are our links to the selections of "Every Body Is a Winner": The Human Machine; My Fabulous Footprint , The Beat Goes On; All Pumped Up , Two Left Feet, Two Left Hands , How Coach Told Me; Bionics Here are our links to the units of Level B: Unit 1 , Unit 2 , Unit 3 , Unit 4 , Unit 5 , Unit 6 , Unit 7 , Unit 8 Here are our links to the Inside books: Level A , Level B , Level C Here is our link to a list of academic vocabulary for Inside: Academic Vocabulary
Prepare for the IELTS exam with this list of words related to education and academics.
Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement..
Advertisement
[ uh - sahyn -m uh nt ]
She completed the assignment and went on to other jobs.
Synonyms: job , obligation
He left for his assignment in the Middle East.
/ əˈsaɪnmənt /
assignment of a lease
Origin of assignment 1
Example sentences.
Yariel Valdés González and I faced these challenges while on assignment in South Florida and the Deep South from July 21-Aug.
They’re putting time into decoration just as they would in their physical classroom, and students can interact with the space by, say, clicking on a bookshelf to get a reading assignment.
For now, if the district moves to in-person learning, instruction in Carlsbad will take place on campus five days per week and students may engage in additional independent practices and other assignments at home.
The assignments must also respect the relationships between the elements in the group.
It’s very hard, by the way, to do real random assignment studies of couples therapy.
His most recent assignment was the 84th Precinct, at the Brooklyn end of the Brooklyn Bridge.
When Lewis was shipped off to Vietnam, his son was just three months old, and the timing of the assignment worried Lewis.
When Vial got that first assignment, she was just beginning her photography career, and Cirque du Soleil was only a few years old.
“For our winter issue, we gave ourselves one assignment: Break The Internet,” wrote Paper.
By the 1950s the rapid assignment of gender to an ambiguously gendered infant had become standard.
Consent to an assignment may be given by the president of the company, without formal vote by the directors.
A transfer by the lessee of the whole or a part of his interest for a part of the time is a sublease and not an assignment.
An assignment to one who has an insurable interest as relative, creditor and the like, is always valid.
When an assignment of it is made, the assignee may sue in his own name for rent accruing after the assignment.
In some states statutes forbid the assignment of such policies for the benefit of creditors.
Advertisement
noun as in responsibility, task
Strongest matches
Strong matches
noun as in selecting or setting apart
He traveled to China, India, Russia, and Africa for fashion-related assignments.
Among his previous assignments were stints in war zones like Afghanistan and the Congo.
He also had a reputation for not sticking to the brief of his assignments.
His writing assignments were filled with “a disturbing level” of mayhem, war, and death.
The first faux-Fleming assignments went to writers such as Kingsley Amis (writing as “Robert Markham”) and John Gardner.
Toward the end of the campaign his assignments increased until all his time was taken.
Assignments came to be made of one acre to a family, near the palisaded hamlet for convenience and better security.
For a short time he had no assignments that taxed his abilities in either direction.
If you make as good time as you have made on some other assignments, you can get back here before 10:30.
Not a lot of business-reporting assignments involved spending time with half-naked, sun-baked dudes in remote southern junkyards.
On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to assignments, such as: duty, chore, appointment, practice, job, and drill.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
'; audChoice = audChoice.replace(/ selected=["']selected["']/gm, '');var audT = document.getElementById('audT');if ((audT) && (audPref)) { //Parse the content if(audPref.indexOf(':') > -1) { var audPrefAccent = audPref.split(':')[0]; var playbackRate = audPref.split(':')[1]; } else { var audPrefAccent = audPref; var playbackRate = 1; } var re = new RegExp('( UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/əˈsaɪnmənt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/əˈsaɪnmənt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ə sīn mənt) | | | | | | | WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 as•sign•ment n. [ ] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 as•sign•ment mənt),USA pronunciation n. See assign, -ment 1350–1400 obligation, job. See /əˈsaɪnmənt/ n ' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations): - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , , , , , , , , a [position, work] assignment, is on [a special, an undercover] assignment, was [given, sent on] a special assignment, Forum discussions with the word(s) "assignment" in the title: Go to page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks. In other languages: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Understanding AssignmentsWhat this handout is about. The first step in any successful college writing venture is reading the assignment. While this sounds like a simple task, it can be a tough one. This handout will help you unravel your assignment and begin to craft an effective response. Much of the following advice will involve translating typical assignment terms and practices into meaningful clues to the type of writing your instructor expects. See our short video for more tips. Basic beginningsRegardless of the assignment, department, or instructor, adopting these two habits will serve you well :
Assignment formatsMany assignments follow a basic format. Assignments often begin with an overview of the topic, include a central verb or verbs that describe the task, and offer some additional suggestions, questions, or prompts to get you started. An Overview of Some KindThe instructor might set the stage with some general discussion of the subject of the assignment, introduce the topic, or remind you of something pertinent that you have discussed in class. For example: “Throughout history, gerbils have played a key role in politics,” or “In the last few weeks of class, we have focused on the evening wear of the housefly …” The Task of the AssignmentPay attention; this part tells you what to do when you write the paper. Look for the key verb or verbs in the sentence. Words like analyze, summarize, or compare direct you to think about your topic in a certain way. Also pay attention to words such as how, what, when, where, and why; these words guide your attention toward specific information. (See the section in this handout titled “Key Terms” for more information.) “Analyze the effect that gerbils had on the Russian Revolution”, or “Suggest an interpretation of housefly undergarments that differs from Darwin’s.” Additional Material to Think aboutHere you will find some questions to use as springboards as you begin to think about the topic. Instructors usually include these questions as suggestions rather than requirements. Do not feel compelled to answer every question unless the instructor asks you to do so. Pay attention to the order of the questions. Sometimes they suggest the thinking process your instructor imagines you will need to follow to begin thinking about the topic. “You may wish to consider the differing views held by Communist gerbils vs. Monarchist gerbils, or Can there be such a thing as ‘the housefly garment industry’ or is it just a home-based craft?” These are the instructor’s comments about writing expectations: “Be concise”, “Write effectively”, or “Argue furiously.” Technical DetailsThese instructions usually indicate format rules or guidelines. “Your paper must be typed in Palatino font on gray paper and must not exceed 600 pages. It is due on the anniversary of Mao Tse-tung’s death.” The assignment’s parts may not appear in exactly this order, and each part may be very long or really short. Nonetheless, being aware of this standard pattern can help you understand what your instructor wants you to do. Interpreting the assignmentAsk yourself a few basic questions as you read and jot down the answers on the assignment sheet: Why did your instructor ask you to do this particular task?Who is your audience.
What kind of writing style is acceptable?
Try to look at the question from the point of view of the instructor. Recognize that your instructor has a reason for giving you this assignment and for giving it to you at a particular point in the semester. In every assignment, the instructor has a challenge for you. This challenge could be anything from demonstrating an ability to think clearly to demonstrating an ability to use the library. See the assignment not as a vague suggestion of what to do but as an opportunity to show that you can handle the course material as directed. Paper assignments give you more than a topic to discuss—they ask you to do something with the topic. Keep reminding yourself of that. Be careful to avoid the other extreme as well: do not read more into the assignment than what is there. Of course, your instructor has given you an assignment so that they will be able to assess your understanding of the course material and give you an appropriate grade. But there is more to it than that. Your instructor has tried to design a learning experience of some kind. Your instructor wants you to think about something in a particular way for a particular reason. If you read the course description at the beginning of your syllabus, review the assigned readings, and consider the assignment itself, you may begin to see the plan, purpose, or approach to the subject matter that your instructor has created for you. If you still aren’t sure of the assignment’s goals, try asking the instructor. For help with this, see our handout on getting feedback . Given your instructor’s efforts, it helps to answer the question: What is my purpose in completing this assignment? Is it to gather research from a variety of outside sources and present a coherent picture? Is it to take material I have been learning in class and apply it to a new situation? Is it to prove a point one way or another? Key words from the assignment can help you figure this out. Look for key terms in the form of active verbs that tell you what to do. Key Terms: Finding Those Active Verbs Here are some common key words and definitions to help you think about assignment terms: Information words Ask you to demonstrate what you know about the subject, such as who, what, when, where, how, and why.
Relation words Ask you to demonstrate how things are connected.
Interpretation words Ask you to defend ideas of your own about the subject. Do not see these words as requesting opinion alone (unless the assignment specifically says so), but as requiring opinion that is supported by concrete evidence. Remember examples, principles, definitions, or concepts from class or research and use them in your interpretation.
More Clues to Your Purpose As you read the assignment, think about what the teacher does in class:
Now, what about your reader? Most undergraduates think of their audience as the instructor. True, your instructor is a good person to keep in mind as you write. But for the purposes of a good paper, think of your audience as someone like your roommate: smart enough to understand a clear, logical argument, but not someone who already knows exactly what is going on in your particular paper. Remember, even if the instructor knows everything there is to know about your paper topic, they still have to read your paper and assess your understanding. In other words, teach the material to your reader. Aiming a paper at your audience happens in two ways: you make decisions about the tone and the level of information you want to convey.
You’ll find a much more detailed discussion of these concepts in our handout on audience . The Grim TruthWith a few exceptions (including some lab and ethnography reports), you are probably being asked to make an argument. You must convince your audience. It is easy to forget this aim when you are researching and writing; as you become involved in your subject matter, you may become enmeshed in the details and focus on learning or simply telling the information you have found. You need to do more than just repeat what you have read. Your writing should have a point, and you should be able to say it in a sentence. Sometimes instructors call this sentence a “thesis” or a “claim.” So, if your instructor tells you to write about some aspect of oral hygiene, you do not want to just list: “First, you brush your teeth with a soft brush and some peanut butter. Then, you floss with unwaxed, bologna-flavored string. Finally, gargle with bourbon.” Instead, you could say, “Of all the oral cleaning methods, sandblasting removes the most plaque. Therefore it should be recommended by the American Dental Association.” Or, “From an aesthetic perspective, moldy teeth can be quite charming. However, their joys are short-lived.” Convincing the reader of your argument is the goal of academic writing. It doesn’t have to say “argument” anywhere in the assignment for you to need one. Look at the assignment and think about what kind of argument you could make about it instead of just seeing it as a checklist of information you have to present. For help with understanding the role of argument in academic writing, see our handout on argument . What kind of evidence do you need?There are many kinds of evidence, and what type of evidence will work for your assignment can depend on several factors–the discipline, the parameters of the assignment, and your instructor’s preference. Should you use statistics? Historical examples? Do you need to conduct your own experiment? Can you rely on personal experience? See our handout on evidence for suggestions on how to use evidence appropriately. Make sure you are clear about this part of the assignment, because your use of evidence will be crucial in writing a successful paper. You are not just learning how to argue; you are learning how to argue with specific types of materials and ideas. Ask your instructor what counts as acceptable evidence. You can also ask a librarian for help. No matter what kind of evidence you use, be sure to cite it correctly—see the UNC Libraries citation tutorial . You cannot always tell from the assignment just what sort of writing style your instructor expects. The instructor may be really laid back in class but still expect you to sound formal in writing. Or the instructor may be fairly formal in class and ask you to write a reflection paper where you need to use “I” and speak from your own experience. Try to avoid false associations of a particular field with a style (“art historians like wacky creativity,” or “political scientists are boring and just give facts”) and look instead to the types of readings you have been given in class. No one expects you to write like Plato—just use the readings as a guide for what is standard or preferable to your instructor. When in doubt, ask your instructor about the level of formality they expect. No matter what field you are writing for or what facts you are including, if you do not write so that your reader can understand your main idea, you have wasted your time. So make clarity your main goal. For specific help with style, see our handout on style . Technical details about the assignmentThe technical information you are given in an assignment always seems like the easy part. This section can actually give you lots of little hints about approaching the task. Find out if elements such as page length and citation format (see the UNC Libraries citation tutorial ) are negotiable. Some professors do not have strong preferences as long as you are consistent and fully answer the assignment. Some professors are very specific and will deduct big points for deviations. Usually, the page length tells you something important: The instructor thinks the size of the paper is appropriate to the assignment’s parameters. In plain English, your instructor is telling you how many pages it should take for you to answer the question as fully as you are expected to. So if an assignment is two pages long, you cannot pad your paper with examples or reword your main idea several times. Hit your one point early, defend it with the clearest example, and finish quickly. If an assignment is ten pages long, you can be more complex in your main points and examples—and if you can only produce five pages for that assignment, you need to see someone for help—as soon as possible. Tricks that don’t workYour instructors are not fooled when you:
Critical reading of assignments leads to skills in other types of reading and writing. If you get good at figuring out what the real goals of assignments are, you are going to be better at understanding the goals of all of your classes and fields of study. You may reproduce it for non-commercial use if you use the entire handout and attribute the source: The Writing Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Make a Gift
Meaning of assignment in EnglishYour browser doesn't support HTML5 audio
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: assignment | Intermediate EnglishAssignment | business english, examples of assignment, collocations with assignment. These are words often used in combination with assignment . Click on a collocation to see more examples of it. Translations of assignmentGet a quick, free translation! Word of the Day to explain something to someone in a way that suggests that they are stupid; used especially when a man explains something to a woman that she already understands Never say die! (Idioms and phrases in newspapers) Learn more with +Plus
To add assignment to a word list please sign up or log in. Add assignment to one of your lists below, or create a new one. {{message}} Something went wrong. There was a problem sending your report.
Make the Most of a Short-Term AssignmentShort-term assignments, transfers, or rotation programs can have big advantages: You’re exposed to new geographies, functions, cultures, and people. But these temporary positions often come with little or no training, so it’s your responsibility to get up to speed fast. Here are three ways to make sure you’re getting the most from a short-term assignment: […] Short-term assignments, transfers, or rotation programs can have big advantages: You’re exposed to new geographies, functions, cultures, and people. But these temporary positions often come with little or no training, so it’s your responsibility to get up to speed fast. Here are three ways to make sure you’re getting the most from a short-term assignment: Source: Adapted from “Maximize Your Learning in Short-Term Assignments,” by John Coleman Partner CenterPrimary tabsAssignment is a legal term whereby an individual, the “assignor,” transfers rights, property, or other benefits to another known as the “ assignee .” This concept is used in both contract and property law. The term can refer to either the act of transfer or the rights /property/benefits being transferred. Contract LawUnder contract law, assignment of a contract is both: (1) an assignment of rights; and (2) a delegation of duties , in the absence of evidence otherwise. For example, if A contracts with B to teach B guitar for $50, A can assign this contract to C. That is, this assignment is both: (1) an assignment of A’s rights under the contract to the $50; and (2) a delegation of A’s duty to teach guitar to C. In this example, A is both the “assignor” and the “delegee” who d elegates the duties to another (C), C is known as the “ obligor ” who must perform the obligations to the assignee , and B is the “ assignee ” who is owed duties and is liable to the “ obligor ”. (1) Assignment of Rights/Duties Under Contract Law There are a few notable rules regarding assignments under contract law. First, if an individual has not yet secured the contract to perform duties to another, he/she cannot assign his/her future right to an assignee . That is, if A has not yet contracted with B to teach B guitar, A cannot assign his/her rights to C. Second, rights cannot be assigned when they materially change the obligor ’s duty and rights. Third, the obligor can sue the assignee directly if the assignee does not pay him/her. Following the previous example, this means that C ( obligor ) can sue B ( assignee ) if C teaches guitar to B, but B does not pay C $50 in return. (2) Delegation of Duties If the promised performance requires a rare genius or skill, then the delegee cannot delegate it to the obligor. It can only be delegated if the promised performance is more commonplace. Further, an obligee can sue if the assignee does not perform. However, the delegee is secondarily liable unless there has been an express release of the delegee. That is, if B does want C to teach guitar but C refuses to, then B can sue C. If C still refuses to perform, then B can compel A to fulfill the duties under secondary liability. Lastly, a related concept is novation , which is when a new obligor substitutes and releases an old obligor. If novation occurs, then the original obligor’s duties are wiped out. However, novation requires an original obligee’s consent . Property LawUnder property law, assignment typically arises in landlord-tenant situations. For example, A might be renting from landlord B but wants to another party (C) to take over the property. In this scenario, A might be able to choose between assigning and subleasing the property to C. If assigning , A would be giving C the entire balance of the term, with no reversion to anyone whereas if subleasing , A would be giving C for a limited period of the remaining term. Significantly, under assignment C would have privity of estate with the landlord while under a sublease, C would not. [Last updated in May of 2020 by the Wex Definitions Team ]
Definition of assignment noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary Definitions on the go Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app. "Understood the assignment" refers to recognizing and executing a given task or expectation effectively. It's often used to acknowledge someone's ability to grasp the essence of a situation or to applaud someone's performance in fulfilling that expectation. "Understood the Assignment" OriginsThe phrase gained popularity on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, where it is often associated with videos showcasing individuals who perform exceptionally well, aligning perfectly with what was expected of them. Examples of Use for "Understood the Assignment"The following are some ways people might use this term in conversation or messaging:
Incorporating "Understood the Assignment" Into Your VocabularyHow can parents use this term in daily life? Here are some tips!
Is "Understood the Assignment" Positive or Negative?"Understood the assignment" is generally a positive term, celebrating competence and achievement in various tasks or situations. It reflects a sense of approval and recognition. Join the FamilyYour partner in parenting from baby name inspiration to college planning. Synonyms of assign
Thesaurus Definition of assignSynonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Synonym ChooserHow is the word assign different from other verbs like it? Some common synonyms of assign are ascribe , attribute , credit , and impute . While all these words mean "to lay something to the account of a person or thing," assign implies ascribing with certainty or after deliberation. In what contexts can ascribe take the place of assign ? The synonyms ascribe and assign are sometimes interchangeable, but ascribe suggests an inferring or conjecturing of cause, quality, authorship. How is attribute related to other words for assign ? Attribute suggests less tentativeness than ascribe , less definiteness than assign . Where would credit be a reasonable alternative to assign ? In some situations, the words credit and assign are roughly equivalent. However, credit implies ascribing a thing or especially an action to a person or other thing as its agent, source, or explanation. When is it sensible to use impute instead of assign ? While in some cases nearly identical to assign , impute suggests ascribing something that brings discredit by way of accusation or blame. Examples of assign in a SentenceThese examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'assign.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples. Thesaurus Entries Near assignassiduousness assignation Cite this Entry“Assign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assign. Accessed 3 Aug. 2024. More from Merriam-Webster on assignNglish: Translation of assign for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of assign for Arabic Speakers Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! Can you solve 4 words at once?Word of the day. See Definitions and Examples » Get Word of the Day daily email! Popular in Grammar & UsagePlural and possessive names: a guide, your vs. you're: how to use them correctly, every letter is silent, sometimes: a-z list of examples, more commonly mispronounced words, how to use em dashes (—), en dashes (–) , and hyphens (-), popular in wordplay, 8 words for lesser-known musical instruments, it's a scorcher words for the summer heat, 7 shakespearean insults to make life more interesting, birds say the darndest things, 10 words from taylor swift songs (merriam's version), games & quizzes.
Taking Another Look at Short Term Assignments and Talent MobilityCorporate Relocation , Domestic Relocation , Employee Relocation , Talent Mobility The Covid pandemic has spurred companies and employees to reassess work models and locations, and to consider more flexible, cost-effective ways to achieve business objectives. While not new, short-term assignments can be an effective workaround to current obstacles to employee relocation —from reluctance to relocate to a frenzied real estate market and global restrictions. Short-term assignments are a “lite” form of talent mobility, enabling businesses to achieve specific, finite project objectives with less expense and disruption. International short term assignments have a longer history, arising as a relatively inexpensive alternative to global relocation . Domestic short-term assignments became more popular over the past 15 years, as the U.S. recovered from the Great Recession. Objective of Short-Term AssignmentsCompanies originally devised short-term assignments as a developmental opportunity for high potential, junior-level employees. The employee had the opportunity to meet and work with employees in a different company location, master new skills and hone leadership abilities. This opportunity can increase the employee’s job satisfaction and loyalty and help the company to retain a promising employee. Employees who shine in STAs can be candidates for promotion and future STAs or possibly a traditional global assignment. Short-term assignments also can be an effective way for more experienced employees to share their expertise with other parts of the organization. A company might deploy a manager to oversee the opening of a new company location, lead a merger or acquisition or bring specific IT or other technical expertise to another company location. In these examples, permanent relocation might not be necessary, but a brief business trip wouldn’t be enough. Tax Implications of Short Term Assignment JobsThe IRS treats short-term assignments more like business travel than relocation expenses . Relocation expenses are employee benefits and must be reported on the relocating employee’s W-2 for the year. Most companies gross many of these expenses up to cover the tax obligation, creating another expense for the company. The IRS definition of a short-term assignment is very precise: the company must expect it to last for less than one year and it must actually last for less than one year. In this case, the IRS considers travel, lodging and certain other expenses to be business expenses that are deductible for the employer and not W-2 benefits to the employee. Assignments can change in scope or length once underway, and this can influence the tax treatment. The minute an employer determines the assignment is going to extend longer than a year, the reimbursed expenses from that point forward become a taxable benefit to the employee. This applies whether the company reimburses the employee directly or pays expenses on his/her behalf. So short-term assignments can last longer than a year (this is particularly common with rotational assignments), but the company will sacrifice some of the cost-savings of shorter-length assignments. The scope of work will be one consideration in deciding whether a short-term assignment or relocation makes better business sense. Learn More About Short Term AssignmentsWithin the mobility arena, short-term developmental assignments are gaining traction with companies looking to support business growth and employee development while controlling costs. This creative strategy allows businesses to deploy talent where needed without making the financial commitment inherent in a permanent domestic relocation or a long-term international assignment, but not without careful consideration. Download the Short Term Assignments White Paper Keep Exploring This Topic.Get more expert insight on what matters most for your business -- keep checking out the TRC blog. The Rise of Super Commuting and its Intersection with Employee MobilityEmployee Relocation , News>Relocation Information , telecommuting In recent years, the concept of the traditional workplace has undergone significant transformations. While hybrid and remote work have gained tremendous traction, a new trend is emerging that challenges the conventional norms of employee relocation: super commuting.... Buy or Rent When Relocating? A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Corporate Relocation in a Complex Housing MarketCorporate Relocation , Domestic Relocation , Employee Relocation , Real Estate trends , Talent Mobility Relocating for work, whether anticipated or unexpected, often feels like stepping into the unknown. Amidst the whirlwind of saying your goodbyes, assuming new job responsibilities, and acclimating to a different city, one crucial question invariably pops up: should... Continued Concern for Employer Duty of CareCorporate Relocation , Domestic Relocation , Employee Relocation , International Relocation , Talent Mobility Duty of care refers to employers’ legal and ethical responsibility to ensure their employees’ and their families’ health, safety, and well-being while on a relocation assignment or traveling outside traditional workplace boundaries. In the global mobility industry,... Remote Work Compliance ComplexitiesEmployee Relocation , Relocation Policy , Talent Mobility With technological advancements and changing attitudes towards remote work, more companies are embracing a decentralized workforce, allowing employees to work from anywhere. While remote work offers numerous benefits, it also presents unique challenges related to... Ready to make your relocation program even better? Let’s move.You’ve got a destination. We’ve got the plan to get you there. Let’s get started. Talk to a relocation specialist today What has Kamala Harris accomplished as vice president? Here's a quick look.Vice President Kamala Harris and her meteoric rise as the successor to President Joe Biden, 81, as the Democratic presidential candidate in the Nov. 5 election is the most significant seismic shift in presidential politics in recent history. As she gears up to secure the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago this August, we examine some of Harris’ most significant accomplishments and policy initiatives. More: Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race: What to know as America looks to election ImmigrationIn response to immigration concerns, Harris’ call to action was the public-private partnership Central America Forward (CAF). The idea behind CAF is to support the creation of local jobs and other measures in order to slow the flow of mass migration. CAF has generated more than $5.2 billion since its launch in 2021, and its partners include more than 50 companies and organizations that have committed to supporting economic growth in the Central America region. The entities represent the financial services, textiles, apparel, agriculture, technology, telecommunications, nonprofit sectors, and others, according to the White House. Voting rightsHarris was at the forefront of the administration’s pursuit to enshrine voting rights protection throughout the U.S. according to White House transcripts . She pushed for Congress to pass the John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act , which would’ve extended the protections of the 1965 Voting Rights Act and required federal approval for some local election law changes. In 2021, the bill did not receive the 60 votes needed to overcome a Republican filibuster, preventing the start of debate on the Senate floor where Harris would have cast the deciding vote in the evenly split chamber. Harris visited a Planned Parenthood clinic on March 14, a historic first for any president or vice president while in office, according to previous reporting by USA TODAY. Walking through the clinic in Minnesota, the vice president spoke with staff members and health care providers as part of her nationwide “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour earlier this year. Gun violenceIn September 2023, Biden established the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to reduce gun violence, overseen by Vice President Harris, as announced by the White House. The Office of Gun Violence Prevention builds upon actions taken by the Biden-Harris administration to end gun violence, which include the signing of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Heralded by the White House as the most impactful gun violence prevention measure in almost three decades, the now law bars individuals under the age of 21 from buying firearms, grants the Justice Department additional powers to prosecute gun traffickers, provides mental health services in schools to assist youth affected by gun violence trauma and grief and funds community-based violence intervention programs. Maternal healthIn her previous role as U.S. Senator for California, Harris introduced the Maternal CARE Act and the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act , which would direct multi-agency efforts to improve maternal health, particularly among racial and ethnic minority groups, veterans, and other vulnerable populations as well as maternal health issues related to COVID-19. The vice president’s prior work on maternal and infant health care was a key component of the Build Back Better Act , passed in 2022. The legislation expands access to maternal care and makes new investments to drive down mortality and morbidity rates. Broadband expansionIn 2023, Harris and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo traveled to Kenosha, Wisconsin to celebrate the announcement of new electronics equipment production made possible by the Biden-Harris Administration’s “ Investing in America ” agenda and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law requires the use of American-made materials and products for federally funded infrastructure projects, with the goal of bringing hundreds of new jobs to the U.S. The law also notably includes a historic $65 billion investment to expand affordable and reliable high-speed Internet access in communities across the U.S. “Our investments in broadband infrastructure are creating jobs in Wisconsin and across the nation and increasing access to reliable, high-speed internet so everyone in America has the tools they need to thrive in the 21st century,” said Harris. In 2021, President Biden declared Juneteenth a federal holiday. Often referred to as the “Second Independence Day,” it commemorates June 19, 1865, the day when 2,000 Union troops reached Galveston, Texas, to announce that enslaved African Americans were freed by executive order two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture . “As a United States Senator, I was proud to co-sponsor a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday,” said Harris during the Juneteenth concert at the White House. “This [day], we will hold a national day of action on voting. And I call on all the leaders here to please join us in helping more Americans register to vote.” Reuters contributed to the reporting of this story.
Harris tries to flip the script on Trump on the border during raucous Georgia speechAsma Khalid Vice President Harris speaks during a campaign rally in Atlanta on July 30, 2024. John Bazemore/AP hide caption ATLANTA — Vice President Harris used the biggest event of her campaign thus far to take on one of her biggest political liabilities: the reoccurring surges in migration at the southern U.S. border during the Biden administration. Harris is leaning into her history as a prosecutor. It's not the first timeRepublicans have attacked Harris as a failed "border czar" who did little to stop migration, even though President Biden had asked her to find ways to address the root causes of migration from Northern Triangle countries early on in her time as vice president. Former President Donald Trump had made border security one of his signature issues, building a wall on the southern border and using various restrictions to try to cut back on immigration. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., holds up a tweet by Vice President Harris at a news conference at the Capitol on July 30, 2024. Kent Nishimura/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption On Tuesday, Harris tried to turn the tables on this narrative, painting herself as a hard-charging attorney general of a border state who had walked underground tunnels between Mexico and California with law enforcement. "I went after transnational gangs, drug cartels and human traffickers that came into our country illegally. I prosecuted them in case after case, and I won," Harris said. "Donald Trump, on the other hand, has been talking a big game about securing our border, but he does not walk the walk," she said. Harris pledged to bring back border security billHarris Heads To Guatemala And Mexico As Part Of A 'Buzz Saw' AssignmentHarris was only a few months into her time as vice president when Biden gave her a politically treacherous assignment: to find ways to deal with the deep-seated economic and societal problems driving tens of thousands of Central American people to try to seek asylum in the United States. Her first foreign trip was to Guatemala and Mexico, and Republicans slammed her for not first visiting border communities grappling with increased numbers of people. And then she became irritated in an NBC interview , fueling Republican criticism back home. Biden and Trump were both at the border today, staking out ground on a key 2024 issueHarris didn't mention her work on the root causes of migration during her Tuesday night speech. Instead, she picked up a strategy that Biden was also seeking to use in his campaign — focusing on a tough border security bill that Biden had agreed to sign, that would give him the authority to, in his words, "shut down the border" when migrant numbers surge. Republicans in Congress backed away from that bill, after some in the Senate had initially supported it. Harris, like Biden, blamed Trump for tanking the bill, because the issue of immigration played well for him. Biden later took executive action to try to accomplish some of the same goals, though it is being challenged in court. Vice President Harris speaks at a campaign event at the Georgia State Convocation Center on July 30, 2024 in Atlanta. Megan Varner/Getty Images hide caption "Donald Trump does not care about border security — he only cares about himself," Harris said. “As president, I will bring back the border security bill that Donald Trump killed, and I will sign it into law, and show Donald Trump what real leadership looks like," she said. Harris also addressed inflation concernsAll eyes are on Harris after Biden dropped out and passed her the torchFor the first time in her nascent campaign, Harris also sought to put some details around her economic policy platform, responding to another issue that voters say they are concerned about: the high cost of living. Harris acknowledged that while many economic indictors show the U.S. economy is strong, people aren't feeling it. "Prices are still too high: you know it and I know it," she said. She said taking on price gouging would be a "Day One" issue, and talked about banning hidden fees and banks' "surprise late charges." She vowed to "take on corporate landlords" and "cap unfair rent increases," as well as cap prescription drug prices. Harris also mentioned the importance of affordable health care, child care and paid leave policies.
Suggested Searches
Earth & ClimateThe solar system, the universe, aeronautics, learning resources, news & events. NASA Scientists on Why We Might Not Spot Solar Panel TechnosignaturesNASA Embraces Streaming Service to Reach, Inspire Artemis GenerationHubble Spies a Diminutive Galaxy
NASA en Español
MESSENGER – From Setbacks to SuccessWhat’s New With the Artemis II CrewFood in SpaceNASA Offers Virtual Activities for 21st Northrop Grumman Resupply MissionNASA Data Shows July 22 Was Earth’s Hottest Day on RecordNASA Returns to Arctic Studying Summer Sea Ice MeltWatch Carbon Dioxide Move Through Earth’s AtmosphereAmendment 37: DRAFT F.11 Stand-Alone Landing Site-Agnostic Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon released for community comment.August’s Night Sky Notes: Seeing DoubleRepair Kit for NASA’s NICER Mission Heading to Space StationLIVE: NASA is with you from OshkoshNASA Streams First 4K Video from Aircraft to Space Station, BackNASA Ames to Host Supercomputing Resources for UC Berkeley ResearchersFormer Space Communications, Navigation Interns Pioneer NASA’s FutureNASA Releases First Integrated Ranking of Civil Space ChallengesThree NASA Interns Expand Classroom Access to NASA DataNASA Johnson Dedicates Dorothy Vaughan Center to Women of ApolloNASA’s First-Ever Quantum Memory Made at Glenn Research CenterA Picture-Perfect Portrait: Eliza Hoffman’s Take on Dorothy VaughanThere Are No Imaginary Boundaries for Dr. Ariadna Farrés-BasianaAstronauta de la NASA Frank RubioDiez maneras en que los estudiantes pueden prepararse para ser astronautasNasa shares its spacex crew-10 assignments for space station mission. Jessica TaveauNasa headquarters. As part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission, four crew members are preparing to launch for a long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Commander Anne McClain and Pilot Nichole Ayers , JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Mission Specialist Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Mission Specialist Kirill Peskov will join astronauts at the orbiting laboratory no earlier than February 2025. The flight is the 10th crew rotation with SpaceX to the station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. While aboard, the international crew will conduct scientific investigations and technology demonstrations to help prepare humans for future missions and benefit people on Earth. Selected by NASA as an astronaut in 2013, this will be McClain’s second spaceflight. A colonel in the U.S. Army, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, and holds master’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering, International Security, and Strategic Studies. The Spokane, Washington, native was an instructor pilot in the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter and is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School in Patuxent River, Maryland. McClain has more than 2,300 flight hours in 24 rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, including more than 800 in combat, and was a member of the U.S. Women’s National Rugby Team. On her first spaceflight, McClain spent 204 days as a flight engineer during Expeditions 58 and 59 and was the lead on two spacewalks, totaling 13 hours and 8 minutes. Since then, she has served in various roles, including branch chief and space station assistant to the chief of NASA’s Astronaut Office. Ayers is a major in the U.S. Air Force and the first member of NASA’s 2021 astronaut class named to a crew. The Colorado native graduated from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a minor in Russian, where she was a member of the academy’s varsity volleyball team. She later earned a master’s in Computational and Applied Mathematics from Rice University in Houston. Ayers served as an instructor pilot and mission commander in the T-38 ADAIR and F-22 Raptor, leading multinational and multiservice missions worldwide. She has more than 1,400 total flight hours, including more than 200 in combat. With 113 days in space, this mission also will mark Onishi’s second trip to the space station. After being selected by JAXA in 2009, he flew as a flight engineer for Expeditions 48 and 49 became the first Japanese astronaut to robotically capture the Cygnus spacecraft. He also constructed a new experimental environment aboard Kibo, the station’s Japanese experiment module. Since his spaceflight, Onishi became certified as a JAXA flight director, leading the team responsible for operating Kibo from JAXA Mission Control in Tsukuba, Japan. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the University of Tokyo and was a pilot for All Nippon Airways, flying more than 3,700 flight hours in the Boeing 767. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission also will be Peskov’s first spaceflight. Before his selection as a cosmonaut in 2018, he earned a degree in Engineering from the Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation School and was a co-pilot on the Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft for airlines Nordwind and Ikar. Assigned as a test-cosmonaut in 2020, he has additional experience in skydiving, zero-gravity training, scuba diving, and wilderness survival. For more than two decades, people have lived and worked continuously aboard the International Space Station , advancing scientific knowledge and demonstrating new technologies, making research breakthroughs not possible on Earth. The station is a critical testbed for NASA to understand and overcome the challenges of long-duration spaceflight and to expand commercial opportunities in low Earth orbit. As commercial companies focus on providing human space transportation services and destinations as part of a robust low Earth orbit economy , NASA’s Artemis campaign is underway at the Moon, where the agency is preparing for future human exploration of Mars. Find more information on NASA’s Commercial Crew Program at: https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew Joshua Finch / Claire O’Shea Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1100 [email protected] / claire.a.o’[email protected] Raegan Scharfetter Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-910-4989 [email protected] Related Terms
|
IMAGES
VIDEO
COMMENTS
Synonyms for ASSIGNMENT: task, job, duty, project, mission, chore, responsibility, function; Antonyms of ASSIGNMENT: dismissal, discharge, firing, expulsion ...
Synonyms for assignment include job, charge, task, duty, mission, commission, responsibility, work, business and chore. Find more similar words at wordhippo.com!
Find 38 different ways to say ASSIGNMENT, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
multiple jobs. occupation. payment. volunteer. work like a dog on. testable. throw a wrench in the works. put a spanner in the works. throw a monkey wrench in the works.
assignment: 1 n an undertaking that you have been assigned to do (as by an instructor) Types: show 6 types... hide 6 types... school assignment , schoolwork a school task performed by a student to satisfy the teacher writing assignment , written assignment an assignment to write something classroom project a school task requiring considerable ...
ASSIGNMENT definition: 1. a piece of work given to someone, typically as part of their studies or job: 2. a job that…. Learn more.
Assignment definition: something assigned, as a particular task or duty. See examples of ASSIGNMENT used in a sentence.
7 meanings: 1. something that has been assigned, such as a mission or task 2. a position or post to which a person is assigned.... Click for more definitions.
Students are required to complete all homework assignments. You will need to complete three written assignments per semester. a business/special assignment ; I had set myself a tough assignment. on an assignment She is in Greece on an assignment for one of the Sunday newspapers. on assignment one of our reporters on assignment in China
Find 38 different ways to say ASSIGNMENTS, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
assignment - WordReference English dictionary, questions, discussion and forums. All Free. ... ⓘ One or more forum threads is an exact match of your searched term. in Spanish | in French | English synonyms | English Collocations | English Usage | Conjugator | in context | images.
Assignment definition: The act of assigning. True to my assignment, I recorded movements and time until Quinn's voice from below broke the silence.
The meaning of ASSIGNMENT is the act of assigning something. How to use assignment in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Assignment.
ASSIGNMENT definition: a piece of work or job that you are given to do: . Learn more.
What this handout is about. The first step in any successful college writing venture is reading the assignment. While this sounds like a simple task, it can be a tough one. This handout will help you unravel your assignment and begin to craft an effective response. Much of the following advice will involve translating typical assignment terms ...
ASSIGNMENT meaning: 1. a piece of work given to someone, typically as part of their studies or job: 2. a job that…. Learn more.
Short-term assignments, transfers, or rotation programs can have big advantages: You're exposed to new geographies, functions, cultures, and people. But these temporary positions often come with ...
assignment. Assignment is a legal term whereby an individual, the "assignor," transfers rights, property, or other benefits to another known as the " assignee .". This concept is used in both contract and property law. The term can refer to either the act of transfer or the rights /property/benefits being transferred.
1 [countable, uncountable] a task or piece of work that someone is given to do, usually as part of their job or studies You will need to complete three written assignments per semester. She is in Greece on an assignment for one of the Sunday newspapers. one of our reporters on assignment in China I had given myself a tough assignment. a business/special assignment
Discussing Interests: When talking about films or shows with your friends, say, "That actor really understood the assignment in that role!" Is "Understood the Assignment" Positive or Negative? "Understood the assignment" is generally a positive term, celebrating competence and achievement in various tasks or situations.
Term Assignment means, in relation to an employee, i. a term assignment within the meaning of the local collective agreement, or ii. where no such definition exists, a term assignment will be defined as twelve (12) days of continuous employment in one assignment. Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3. Based on 124 documents.
TERM PROJECT ASSIGNMENT: (You will not be ready to do this assignment until you have learned to balancerations successfully, and done at least some reading about feeding for thespecies of your choice) Balance the rations for each of the classes of animal for the species of yourchoice. You may choose a beef operation, a dairy operation, a swine or poultryenterprise, or even a dog kennel (see ...
Synonyms for ASSIGN: task, entrust, charge, trust, impose, intrust, confer, allocate; Antonyms of ASSIGN: deny, retain, deprive (of), withhold, keep, begrudge ...
ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGES September 2, 2024 - August 31, 2025 Pursuant to Section 51-164t of the General Statutes, the Chief Court Administrator has made the following assignments to the Divisions and Parts thereof established in Chapter 1 of the Practice Book. Divisions and Parts The Divisions, Parts thereof, and abbreviation of each Part are:
Tax Implications of Short Term Assignment Jobs. The IRS treats short-term assignments more like business travel than relocation expenses. Relocation expenses are employee benefits and must be reported on the relocating employee's W-2 for the year. Most companies gross many of these expenses up to cover the tax obligation, creating another ...
A review of the work accomplished by Vice President Kamala Harris during her term in office with President Joe Biden.
Harris was only a few months into her time as vice president when Biden gave her a politically treacherous assignment: to find ways to deal with the deep-seated economic and societal problems ...
assignment in American English. (əˈsainmənt) noun. 1. something assigned, as a particular task or duty. She completed the assignment and went on to other jobs. 2. a position of responsibility, post of duty, or the like, to which one is appointed. He left for his assignment in the Middle East.
As part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission, four crew members are preparing to launch for a long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station.
As a border crisis unfolded only months into Joe Biden's presidency, he looked to his vice president to help solve an intractable issue: migration. It seemed like a no-win political assignment ...