final assignment

[/ˈfaɪnəl əˈsaɪnmənt/]
nounpl: final assignments
trabalho final
1. The last task or project assigned in a course, semester, or academic program, typically worth a significant portion of the final grade
The final assignment for this course requires students to write a 20-page research paper.
O trabalho final para este curso exige que os alunos escrevam um artigo de pesquisa com 20 páginas.
2. A concluding task or responsibility given to someone, often marking the completion of a position or duty
His final assignment before retirement was to train his replacement.
Seu trabalho final antes da aposentadoria foi treinar seu substituto.
In both Brazilian and American educational systems, the final assignment is highly significant as it often determines the student's final grade. In Brazil, 'trabalho final' is a standard academic term used across universities. The concept reflects the importance placed on cumulative learning and the ability to synthesize knowledge from an entire course or program.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
final projectcapstone projectterminal assignmentconcluding taskend-of-term assignment
Antonyms / Antônimos
initial assignmentfirst assignmentopening task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho final
Most common term used in Brazilian schools and universities
São Paulo
trabalho final
Standard usage in academic institutions
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho final or projeto final
Both terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
trabalho final or projecto final
Portuguese spelling uses 'projecto'; commonly found in university settings

Related Words

semestercoursegradingdeadlinesubmissionassessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

make or break assignment
crunch time assignment
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