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assign

verb

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Meaning

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To give a task, duty, or resource to someone, or to decide that something will be used for a particular purpose.

Example Sentence

The teacher decided to assign each student a different topic for their research paper.

Usage Note

Used when giving someone a specific job, responsibility, or task, or when designating something for a particular use, like assigning a grade or assigning funds to a project.