crucialassignment

noun

UK /ˈkruː.ʃəl əˈsaɪn.mənt/

US /ˈkruː.ʃəl əˈsaɪn.mənt/

A very important job or task that you must do.

Finishing the science project was a crucial assignment for the whole team.

SYNONYMS

vital task key job essential duty important mission

RELATED WORDS

deadline responsibility project priority

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A school task that matters a lot for your grade.

The book report was a crucial assignment in her English class.

3. A work duty that must be completed on time.

His manager gave him a crucial assignment before the big meeting.

4. A mission that is very important to finish.

The rescue team had a crucial assignment to help the trapped hikers.