assignment
Example Sentences
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If the stock falls below the put strike price, investors can either buy the stock at that predetermined price or adjust the put to avoid assignment.
From Barron's
“Miss Kemp already wrote this year’s assignment on the board,” I told Imogene, “and it isn’t a science project.”
From Literature
Instead of seeing an imperfect interview, I saw someone who had lost long-held security and was still standing—resilient, battle-tested and ready for a demanding assignment.
The Panthers took advantage of a blown blocking assignment by the Rams for the turnover.
From Los Angeles Times
For three seasons, it featured fashion designers who had to complete assignments and were judged by panelists that included Naomi Campbell and Nicole Richie.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
