extendedassignment
nounUK /ɪkˈstɛndɪd əˈsaɪnmənt/
US /ɪkˈstɛndɪd əˈsaɪnmənt/
A longer piece of schoolwork that you get more time to finish.
Our teacher gave us an extended assignment to write a short story over the weekend.
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2. A job or task that lasts longer than usual.
The repair was an extended assignment for the mechanic.
3. A special duty given to someone for a longer period of time.
She got an extended assignment at the library for the whole month.
4. A piece of work that has been made bigger or longer.
The teacher turned the quiz into an extended assignment with extra questions.