Assigning
/əˈsaɪnɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of transferring rights or property from one party to another.
The company is assigning the lease to a new tenant.
- (v.) The act of allocating duties or responsibilities to a person.
The manager is assigning tasks to the team members.
Forms
- assign
- assigned
- assigns
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Commentary
'Assigning' is typically a present participle or gerund of 'assign,' used in contexts involving transfer of interests or duties. Precise drafting distinguishes between assignment of rights versus delegation of duties.
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