assigning

noun verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: as-sign-ing (3)

English Definition

Allocating a job or duty to someone.

Example Sentence

The teacher is assigning new tasks to the students.

US IPA /əˈsaɪnɪŋ/

UK IPA /əˈsaɪnɪŋ/

allocating allotting appointing designating

withdrawing revoking keeping