tougherassignment
nounUK /ˈtʌfər əˈsaɪnmənt/
US /ˈtʌfər əˈsaɪnmənt/
A tougher assignment is a job or task that is harder than the one before.
After finishing the easy puzzle, Maya got a tougher assignment: a big jigsaw with a thousand pieces.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A school task that needs more effort and thinking than usual.
The teacher gave us a tougher assignment to practice our math skills.
3. A job at work that is more demanding than earlier ones.
His boss handed him a tougher assignment with a tight deadline.
4. A mission or duty that tests your strength or skill more.
The rescue team faced a tougher assignment after the storm.