special assignment
[/ˈspɛʃəl əˈsaɪnmənt/]
nounpl: special assignments
atribuição especial
1. A specific task or duty given to a person that is distinct from their regular responsibilities
The journalist received a special assignment to cover the international summit.
A jornalista recebeu uma atribuição especial para cobrir a cúpula internacional.
2. A temporary project or mission entrusted to someone, often requiring specialized skills
As a senior detective, she was chosen for the special assignment investigating organized crime.
Como detetive sênior, ela foi escolhida para a atribuição especial de investigar o crime organizado.
3. In education, a unique or additional task given to students beyond standard coursework
The teacher gave him a special assignment due to his advanced level in mathematics.
A professora lhe deu uma atribuição especial devido ao seu nível avançado em matemática.
In Brazilian corporate and governmental culture, 'special assignment' (atribuição especial) is a common way to describe temporary roles or projects that come with additional recognition and often higher compensation. In the US and Brazil, this term is frequently used in journalism, law enforcement, and military contexts to denote important or sensitive missions. It carries connotations of prestige and trust in the person assigned.
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