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.