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One that allots, gives out tasks, or appoints.

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Usage examples (18)
  • Verb (used with object) : to assign rooms at a hotel. ,to assign homework. ,to assign one to guard duty. ,to assign a day for a meeting. ,to...
  • Noun : my heirs and assigns
  • They aren't the most commonly rational assigner of values in the world.
  • As the label “Welcome Home” is still there, the soldier receives another letter said, “Re-assigner to Iraq.”
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