The word "作业" can refer to a school assignment given to students to complete outside of class.

"作业" can also mean homework, which is the work assigned to be done at home.

In a broader sense, "作业" can refer to work or tasks in general.

"作业" can also mean tasks or assignments that need to be completed, not necessarily related to school.

"作业" can also refer to an operation or a specific task that needs to be carried out, especially in a work-related context.

This is a measure word used for counting tasks, assignments, or operations.

Another meaning of "作业" is to operate, to carry out a task or a process.