assign

/əˈsaɪn/
verb
  1. To give someone a particular task or piece of work.
    • The teacher assigned a new project to the class about ancient civilizations.
    • My boss assigned me the job of organizing the office files.
    • Each team member was assigned a specific role for the event.
  2. To decide that something should be used for a particular purpose or given to a particular person or group.
    • The funds were assigned to support local schools.
    • The city council assigned the old building to become a community center.
    • We assigned the largest room to the visiting guests.
  3. To attribute or regard something as belonging to or caused by a particular person, thing, or time.
    • No one could assign a clear reason for the sudden change in weather.
    • The doctors assigned the patient's symptoms to a rare virus.
    • Historians assign the painting to the early 16th century.
  4. In law or business, to transfer property, rights, or a contract to another person.
    • Under the agreement, the tenant cannot assign the lease without permission.
    • She assigned her share of the business to her partner.
    • The inventor assigned the patent to his company.
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