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Synonyms for assignment əˈsaɪn mənt as·sign·ment, this thesaurus page includes all potential synonyms, words with the same meaning and similar terms for the word assignment ., princeton's wordnet rate these synonyms: 0.0 / 0 votes.

assignment, duty assignment noun

a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)

"hazardous duty"

Synonyms: appointment , assigning , duty assignment , assignment , designation , grant , naming

assignment noun

the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another

Synonyms: appointment , assigning , duty assignment , designation , grant , naming

assignment, assigning noun

the act of distributing something to designated places or persons

"the first task is the assignment of an address to each datum"

grant, assignment noun

(law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance

Synonyms: duty assignment , appointment , subsidisation , assigning , designation , naming , assignment , grant , concession , subsidization

an undertaking that you have been assigned to do (as by an instructor)

appointment, assignment, designation, naming noun

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

"the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"

Synonyms: duty assignment , appellation , appointment , date , appellative , assigning , designation , appointee , identification , assignment , naming , grant , fitting , engagement , denomination

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duty, homework, job, responsibility, task, chore, schoolwork

1. a piece of work that needs to be done regularly 2. something assigned to be read or studied

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pieces of work

because a assignment/task is an piece of work.

we need to finish our work: we need to finish our assignment.

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Synonyms: appointment , allotment , apportionment

Synonyms: ( Law. ) transfer , conveyance

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Synonyms: transfer , conveyance , apportionment , appointment , allotment , allocation , emplacement , determination specification , adducing

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List of paraphrases for "assignment":

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I think more likely than not that we do end up with a special counsel assignment.

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Sometimes, assigning blame for a death is more straightforward than that.

He disbanded some specialized citywide units, assigning the cops to local commands.

Assigning the home tasks to one gender  means that you don't need to negotiate who will stay home, reducing marital conflict.

By assigning a translator to flip through a few months of tweets, State could have avoided this embarrassing lapse.

Now I'm not above assigning the occasional hack piece in a class to let my students chew up and spit out.

But whatever may be the origin of this fable, the assigning of it to Napoleon is in itself a singular circumstance.

Nearly every room was occupied, and the committees were showing great skill in assigning things to the different departments.

The two had arrived at the dining tent where a head waiter was assigning the guests to their places among the many tables.

This was secured by assigning to the five classes, into which each tribe was divided, a very disproportionate number of citizens.

There are no data for assigning even approximately exact limits to the Toltec empire at this period.

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noun as in assignment of responsibility

noun as in allocation, dispersion

On this page you'll find 67 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to assigning, such as: approval, certification, choice, designation, election, and nomination.

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• It was a jammy assignment - more of a holiday really.
• He took this award-winning photograph while on assignment in the Middle East .
• His two-year assignment to the Mexico office starts in September .
• She first visited Norway on assignment for the winter Olympics ten years ago.
• He fell in love with the area after being there on assignment for National Geographic in the 1950s.
• act as something
• all work and no play (makes Jack a dull boy) idiom
• be at work idiom
• be in work idiom
• housekeeping
• in the line of duty idiom
• undertaking

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Whoopi Goldberg pauses The View to ask permission to say specific word: 'I don't want anybody up my behind'

The word in question has surprising roots in terminology related to a mythical creature.

Whoopi Goldberg does not want anyone in her house or "up" her "behind," as she made it clear she proceeded with caution before saying a specific word on The View .

The moment came on Tuesday's episode of the talk show, as the cohosts broke down problematic politics in America that impact citizens' voting rights.

"Perhaps we should also look at the people we put into other places," she said. "I will tell you, watching them dismantle the Voting Rights Act, watching them dismantle — and I'm trying to figure out the correct word because I don't want anybody up my behind about this. Can I come ask you if this is an okay word to say?"

Goldberg then turned toward producer Brian Teta, who replied: "I'm going to say no, it's not. I'm just going to guess."

The audience chuckled as Sunny Hostin, the show's legal expert, got up from her seat and allowed Goldberg to whisper the word into her ear before signing off on its use.

"I'm the lawyer!" Hostin exclaimed, and Goldberg proceeded.

"I'm never sure anymore of what word is okay and what isn't, but the gerrymandering that's gone on in this country in every state in the country has happened because people allow things to go past," Goldberg said. "It's not just those things, it's what's happening in our democracy."

According to Smithsonian Magazine , the word gerrymandering originated in 1812, after Vice President Elbridge Gerry signed a redistricting bill into law while he served as the governor of Massachusetts. Under the new districts, the map appeared to be in the form of a mythical salamander (which became clear after illustrator Elkanah Tisdale drew the figure around the region), and the term "gerrymander" was born.

Goldberg's carefulness in using the word comes after a March 2023 broadcast of The View , which saw the 68-year-old use what's considered to be an offensive term for Romani people.

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• commissioned
• recommended
• distributed
• apportioned
• administered
• shared (out)
• contributed
• meted (out)
• reallocated
• parceled (out)
• redistributed
• parcelled (out)
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• deprived (of)
• appropriated
• confiscated
• transferred
• relinquished
• disposed of
• passed (down)
• transmitted
• handed down
• surrendered
• turned over
• handed over
• expropriated
• constituted
• inaugurated
• consecrated
• singled (out)
• blackballed

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• May 31, 2024

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First baseman Mike Ford has decided to elect free agency rather than accept an outright assignment with the Cincinnati Reds. The 31-year-old infielder was designated for assignment earlier this week but passed through waivers unclaimed.

Ford has shown his potential as a power hitter despite his career being characterized by inconsistencies at the plate. He has had an on-and-off relationship with the Reds this year, signing two minor league deals, both of which he opted out of, as well as a major league deal.

Around those transactions, Ford slashed .455/.486/.727 in spring training and .297/.381/.538 in Triple-A. But once he cracked the Cincinnati roster, Ford’s production took a significant hit. He was batting .150/.177/.233 with a homer and a triple in 62 plate appearances before he was cut.

From the Reds: Mike Ford who was outrighted to AAA Louisville, has informed the Reds that he will elect free agency instead of accepting an outright assignment. — Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) May 31, 2024

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Trump’s New York hush-money trial: 12 legal terms explained

Al Jazeera looks at the range of legal language used to describe aspects of the former US president’s hush-money trial.

The trial of former President Donald Trump in New York, which has dominated headlines in the United States and across the world, is entering its final stage after more than six weeks of proceedings.

On Wednesday, jurors began the process of making a decision about whether to find Trump guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The outcome of the trial could have major implications for the US presidential election in November and affect the future of the country for years to come.

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Never before has a US president, past or present, faced criminal charges. Prosecutors have argued that Trump fudged the business records to conceal a hush-money payment that could have hurt his chances in the 2016 elections.

But Trump and his defence team have denied any wrongdoing, instead framing the charges as politically motivated.

Media coverage of the hush-money case has described the process largely by using legal terms. But it is not always easy to understand judicial jargon like “indictment” and “arraignment”.

Below, Al Jazeera explains 12 basic legal terms that readers may frequently come across in the news and how they apply to the Trump trial.

Prosecutor: A government lawyer who presents a criminal case on behalf of the state

In most jurisdictions in the US, the lead prosecutor — also known as the district attorney (DA) — is directly elected. A state’s top prosecutor is known as the attorney general.

Part of a prosecutor’s job is to decide whether to file charges against a suspected criminal. If the case proceeds to court, the prosecutor must then argue in favour of the charges, by presenting evidence that a crime has been committed.

In the Trump trial, for instance, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg assembled a team of prosecutors to argue Trump’s guilt. They include Joshua Steinglass, a veteran assistant DA who delivered a five-plus-hour closing argument on Tuesday.

Criminal charges: Accusations of a crime levelled by a prosecutor

Trump is facing 34 criminal charges in New York, each one representing a business record he is accused of falsifying.

At the heart of the case are payments totalling $130,000 made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels that prosecutors allege were concealed through the business records, which include cheques, invoices and accounting entries.

Prosecutors say Trump directed his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to pay Daniels for her silence during the 2016 election season. Daniels claimed to have had an affair with Trump in 2006, something he denies.

After Cohen paid Daniels the hush money, prosecutors say Trump reimbursed the ex-lawyer and hid the charges by filing them under “legal expenses”, in order to cover his tracks. Trump ultimately won the 2016 presidential race.

Indictment: An official set of charges approved by a grand jury

Generally, to launch a criminal trial, there must be a formal written complaint outlining the charges: an indictment.

In cases like Trump’s, a randomly selected group of citizens come together to determine whether there is sufficient evidence — or probable cause — to bring a suspect to trial. This is called a “grand jury”. Unlike a trial jury, which weighs questions of guilt, a “grand jury” only considers whether there is enough evidence to warrant a trial.

Trump, for instance, was indicted in New York on March 30, 2023, becoming the first former president to face criminal charges. He has decried the decision as a “witch-hunt” — a position that has become his standard response to all of his legal woes.

Arraignment: A legal hearing where defendants are formally presented with the charges

An arraignment is often the first time a defendant — the person accused of a crime — has to appear in court.

The court reads the charges and notifies the defendant of his or her rights. In some cases, the defendant is also asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.

Trump was arraigned on April 4, 2023. He first arrived at the Criminal Court in Lower Manhattan, where his fingerprints were taken. Then, he joined his lawyers in the courtroom, where the indictment was unsealed, or made public.

Trump pleaded not guilty at the arraignment. His first appearance in front of a judge saw crowds of protesters and counterprotesters gather outside the court.

Jurors: Randomly chosen citizens who assess the guilt of a defendant

In criminal cases in the US, courts generally require 12 jurors to be selected from the general population. These 12 jurors listen to the evidence that the prosecution and the defence team present during a trial, and then they decide what the outcome of the case should be.

Jury selection generally starts the trial period.

To arrive at 12 jurors in the Trump trial, nearly 300 prospective jurors were considered. The judge, prosecutors and defence lawyers were tasked with determining whether each candidate could be fair and impartial in the case — judging Trump by the letter of the law, rather than using personal motives.

Many of the prospective jurors were quickly dismissed after they indicated they could not be impartial. But within four days of the trial’s start, 12 jurors were selected, as well as six alternates who must also sit through the entire length of the trial.

The alternates step in if a juror cannot fulfil their duty. The 12 jurors from New York will decide the Trump case. Their decision must be unanimous for Trump to be found guilty.

Verdict: The jury’s decision after a trial

A verdict in the Trump case is expected in the coming days. Sometimes juries only need a few hours to arrive at a decision. In other cases, the process can take weeks.

Jury deliberations: When the jurors discuss the evidence and try to reach a verdict

Jury deliberations begin after the prosecution and defence finish presenting their arguments.

First, the judge gives the 12 jurors instructions about how to interpret the law. Then the jurors meet behind closed doors to weigh the evidence and make a decision about the defendant’s guilt.

The jury in the New York trial started deliberating on Wednesday. As part of their decision-making process, they sent multiple requests to the judge in Trump’s case to revisit evidence they heard in court. A court reporter is scheduled to read to them parts of the witness transcript on Thursday.

Convicted: Found guilty beyond reasonable doubt

If found guilty, Trump would become the first former president to be convicted of a crime. All 12 jurors have to agree in order for Trump to be found guilty on any one of the 34 charges. Each charge is weighed separately, meaning Trump could be convicted on all 34 counts, some of them or none at all.

Acquitted: Found not guilty

An acquittal would mean that the 12 members of the jury believe the prosecution has not proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump falsified business records in order to influence the 2016 election.

If the jury acquits Trump, the former president will likely argue that the case was politically motivated all along.

Just like with a guilty verdict, all 12 jury members would have to agree to acquit Trump on any of the 34 charges.

Hung jury: A jury that cannot agree on a unanimous decision

In the case of a hung jury, the judge declares a mistrial and sends the legal proceedings to square one. Prosecutors would then have to make a decision on whether to re-try the case or drop the charges.

Trump would benefit from a hung jury, which would bolster his argument that the charges were unwarranted. A mistrial would also likely force the prosecutors to re-try the case, if at all, after the November presidential election.

Sentence: Punishment handed by the judge in the case of a conviction

For most crimes, there are laws that set limits for a maximum sentence.

In Trump’s case, the maximum sentence is four years per felony count. But legal experts say it is unlikely that the former president would be sentenced to jail time if convicted: He would more likely face a fine or probation.

Appeal: Taking the case to a higher court to reverse a guilty verdict

Defendants can appeal the decisions against them, often by arguing that they did not receive a fair trial or had ineffective counsel.

An appeals court can revoke a conviction and send the case back to the lower court for a retrial. In some cases, prosecutors drop the charges or seek a lenient plea deal after a conviction is successfully appealed.

Trump would likely appeal a guilty verdict, which would buy him more time to challenge any conviction before the November presidential election.