To specify the owner of a record, such as an account or case, or an activity, such as an e-mail message or phone call. Users can assign cases and activities to either a user or a queue.
— Computer ScienceTo tie a configuration object to a resource; for example, one would assign custom setting to a collection, assign a configuration baseline to a collection, or assign a client to a site.
— Computer ScienceTo designate an object for a particular use or purpose.
— Computer Science1. To place units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively permanent, and/or where such organization controls and administers the units or personnel for the primary function, or greater portion of the functions, of the unit or personnel. 2. To detail individuals to specific duties or functions where such duties or functions are primary and/or relatively permanent.
— USA Army