correctly-assigned
|cor-rect-ly-as-signed|
B2
/kəˈrɛktli əˈsaɪnd/
(assign)
allocate task
Etymology
Etymology Information
'assign' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'assignare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'signare' meant 'to mark.'
Historical Evolution
'assignare' transformed into the Old French word 'assigner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'assign' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mark or designate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to allocate or designate a task or role.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accurately designated or allocated to a particular task or role.
The tasks were correctly-assigned to each team member.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 15:38