assigning  /ə ˈsaɪ nɪŋ/ ? Meaning of "assigning"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) the act of distributing something to designated places or persons

Usage(s):

  1. Among the least common tactics, one--assigning a diversity point person or task force--has the best record of success.
  2. Writers upload stories directly to the site, assigning a category and rating from G to NC-17.
  3. She advocated counting homework as a significant part of grades, failing students when they deserve it, and assigning students to lead class discussions.

Quotes

  1. "I am not going to get involved in assigning blame for the executive deadlock. It simply needs to meet," Ritchie said with exasperation.
    on Oct 2, 2008 By: Margaret Ritchie Source: International Herald Tribune

  2. "The violence in Oakland is absolutely unacceptable and represents a serious threat to innocent people," Schwarzenegger said. "The California Highway Patrol is assigning additional officers to work with local law enforcement officials to...
    on Aug 7, 2007 By: Arnold Schwarzenegger Source: KCBS

  3. "The incumbent has spent most of her time taking credit or assigning blame, but has not taken responsibility for the problems in our state," Rossi said during the debate taped at Spokane public television station KSPS for broadcast around the...
    on Oct 9, 2008 By: Dino Rossi Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer

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