assegnazione

assignment

noun ahs-seh-nyah-TSYOH-neh Common

Origin: From assegnare (to assign), Latin assignare

Also means

allocation

Usage Note

Assegnazione is feminine; the plural assegnazioni is regular. It is used in formal and administrative contexts for the allocation of funds, housing, or tasks: assegnazione di un appartamento (allocation of a flat). In a school or work setting it can also mean the assignment of a task. The related verb is assegnare and the related noun assegno means 'cheque' or 'allowance'.

Examples

"L'assegnazione dei fondi è stata approvata."

Natural Translation

The allocation of funds has been approved.

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