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How do you spell Assignment?

Correct spelling

assignment

Remember: ASSIGN + MENT. You assign a task, then add -ment.

Why is assignment spelled this way?

From Latin assignare, to mark out. AD (to) + SIGNARE (to sign). An assignment marks out your task — signing your name to a duty.

Common misspellings of assignment

assignementassigmentasignment

Example

The teacher gave us a challenging assignment to complete over the weekend.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell assignment?+
The correct spelling is "assignment". Remember: ASSIGN + MENT. You assign a task, then add -ment.
Is it assignement or assignment?+
The correct spelling is "assignment", not "assignement".

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