Assigned

To allocate or designate something, typically a task, responsibility, or property, to a specific person, group, or location. This action implies the official distribution or earmarking of the thing to a particular entity for its use or handling. It can involve the formal designation of someone or something to a position, a specific duty, or a certain role. The assignment often implies that the recipient is now responsible or obligated for that thing or action, and could involve specific expectations and/or guidelines.

Assigned meaning with examples

• The project manager assigned each team member a different task based on their skills. Sarah was assigned to lead the research team while David was assigned to financial administration. Each person felt clear on their responsibilities and knew to whom they should report their progress. The meeting ended with all assigned work clearly defined and assigned to be submitted on Monday.
• The teacher assigned a book report due next week to the students in his class. He assigned them to read different sections of the book and each student was assigned to answer different questions to help with their research. Each student felt equipped, after the discussion with the teacher, to complete their assigned work and assigned tasks.
• The detective assigned a specific investigator to the high-profile case, focusing on his experience. A room was assigned to each detective involved in the case, and each was assigned to work on different clues. assigned with finding the missing evidence, the investigator got started. The detective was assigned an assistant.
• During the disaster relief operation, volunteers were assigned different areas of responsibilities, and the medical team was assigned to the triage tent. Food and water were assigned for distribution to the people. Volunteers were assigned different roles to provide aid quickly. Each person was assigned to a certain specific task.
• The judge assigned legal counsel to the defendant. After hearing from both sides, the court assigned the responsibility of the child's care to the mother. The legal counsel was assigned to represent him in court. A temporary guardian was assigned to look after the estate, and the case was formally assigned to a new court date.