reasonable assignment
[ˈriːzənəbəl əˈsaɪnmənt]
nounpl: reasonable assignments
atribuição razoável
1. A task, responsibility, or job given to someone that is fair, appropriate, and not excessive in scope or difficulty
The teacher gave the students a reasonable assignment to complete over the weekend.
A professora deu aos alunos uma atribuição razoável para completar durante o fim de semana.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, the transfer of rights or duties that is equitable and within expected standards
The reasonable assignment of responsibilities between the two companies was outlined in the contract.
A atribuição razoável de responsabilidades entre as duas empresas foi descrita no contrato.
3. A workload or task that is proportionate to available time, resources, and capabilities
With five team members, the project manager ensured each person received a reasonable assignment.
Com cinco membros da equipe, o gerente do projeto garantiu que cada pessoa recebesse uma atribuição razoável.
In both Brazilian and American educational and professional contexts, 'reasonable assignment' reflects cultural values of fairness and work-life balance. In Brazil, there is increasing emphasis on reasonable workload distribution due to labor law protections. In the USA, the term is commonly used in academic and corporate settings to ensure compliance with standards and prevent employee burnout.
NYC Slang
fair gig, square deal (when referring to job assignments)
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