1. A fresh task, project, or responsibility given to someone, typically in an academic, professional, or military context
The manager announced a new assignment for the team.
O gerente anunciou uma nova atribuição para a equipe.
2. A different job posting or position that a person is transferred to or appointed to
After her promotion, she received a new assignment overseas.
Após sua promoção, ela recebeu uma nova atribuição no exterior.