straightforward assignment
[/ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərd əˈsaɪnmənt/]
noun phrasepl: straightforward assignments
atribuição direta / tarefa simples / designação clara
1. A task, job, or responsibility that is clear, direct, and easy to understand with no complications or ambiguity
The project manager gave him a straightforward assignment: complete the report by Friday.
O gerente de projetos lhe deu uma tarefa simples: completar o relatório até sexta-feira.
2. In programming/computing, the act of assigning a value to a variable in a clear and unambiguous manner
In this code, the straightforward assignment of x = 5 initializes the variable.
Neste código, a atribuição direta de x = 5 inicializa a variável.
3. A task or duty that requires no special interpretation or conditional logic
The teacher gave the students a straightforward assignment: read chapter 3 and answer the questions.
A professora deu aos alunos uma tarefa direta: ler o capítulo 3 e responder às perguntas.
In American business and educational contexts, 'straightforward assignment' is frequently used to emphasize clarity and reduce confusion, reflecting the American preference for explicit communication. In Brazil, while the concept is similar, there's often more contextual flexibility in how tasks are interpreted. The phrase is particularly common in tech/programming communities across both cultures.
NYC Slang
straightforward gig / no-brainer task
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