assigner
Translation
assigner, one who assigns
Examples
The project manager is the assigner of tasks.
The project manager is the assigner of tasks.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) assigner ((of sth.)) the person who assigns (sth.) The project manager is the assigner of tasks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: allocator, delegator, dispatcher
Etymology
From the verb 'assign' plus the agent suffix '-er'. 'Assign' comes from Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'signare' (to mark).
Memory Tips
An 'assign-er' is simply a person who 'assigns' something. The '-er' ending is a common way to form nouns for people who do a certain job.