assigned
UK: əˈsaɪnd | US: əˈsaɪnd
vt. 1. Allocated or designated for a specific purpose or person.
vt. 2. Appointed to a duty or role.
vt. 3. (Law) Transferred rights or property to another.
The word "assigned" derives from Old French assigner, meaning "to allot or appoint," which in turn comes from Latin assignare (ad- "to" + signare "to mark"). The root sign relates to marking or designating, reflecting the act of formally allocating something. Over time, the term evolved in English to encompass legal, organizational, and general usage contexts, retaining its core idea of deliberate designation.
The teacher assigned homework to the students.
He was assigned to lead the new project team.
The court assigned the property to the rightful owner.
Each guest was assigned a seat at the banquet.
The military assigned her to a base overseas.