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What does "assigned" mean?
I'm reading a chapter of the economy and in every place the word 'assign' still appears and I have no idea what it means. Please do not give me a dictionary definition because I looked but I still do not understand. Example: " purpose of this chapter is to assess the ability of markets to allocate resources efficiently and fairly. "What does that mean? Thanks.
1. distribute 2. disclose or distribute to members of a group
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