modified assignment
[/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪd əˈsaɪnmənt/]
nounpl: modified assignments
atribuição modificada
1. A task or responsibility that has been altered, adjusted, or changed from its original form to better suit specific needs, circumstances, or individual capabilities
The student received a modified assignment to accommodate her learning disability.
A estudante recebeu uma atribuição modificada para acomodar sua dificuldade de aprendizado.
2. In computing/programming, an assignment statement that has been altered in its expression, operator, or variable targets
The modified assignment used a different algorithm to optimize performance.
A atribuição modificada usou um algoritmo diferente para otimizar o desempenho.
3. In legal/contractual contexts, a reassignment of duties or responsibilities with alterations to the original terms
The modified assignment of the project included additional resources and extended deadlines.
A atribuição modificada do projeto incluiu recursos adicionais e prazos estendidos.
This term is particularly prominent in Brazilian and American educational contexts, especially regarding inclusive education and accommodations for students with disabilities under laws like the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Brazilian special education legislation. In professional settings, it reflects modern inclusive workplace practices and adaptive management approaches.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to work with accommodations
to adjust to new requirements
to tailor a task to individual needs
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